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Molecular characterization and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis in PCV-10 vaccinated children : A study in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)In high income countries (HIC), the evidence of beneficial effect of indirect pneumococcal conjugate vaccination (PCV) protection is decreased nasopharyngeal carriage of vaccine-serotype pneumococci among unvaccinated ... -
Molecular characterization of the point mutation in the Rhomboid encoding gene in Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis
(Makerere University, 2022)Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) is the etiological agent for a paratuberculosis an incurable, chronic and contagious disease affecting ruminants characterized by progressive weight loss, intermittent ... -
Serological and molecular epidemiology of Zoonotic Rickettsia in Arthropod vectors and humans in selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Rickettsioses are emerging, neglected infectious diseases caused by obligate intracellular Gram-negative bacteria transmitted by arthropod vectors to humans. The diseases are febrile in nature and are difficult to diagnose. ... -
Potential of developing a buffer zone for conservation of West Bugwe Forest Reserve
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Uganda has one of the highest rates of forest loss globally. The disappearance of tropical forests in Uganda is a result of many pressures, both local and regional, acting in various combinations in different geographical ... -
Malaria drug resistance and associated diagnostic failures in arriving refugee children at Adjumani and Kyangwali Reception Centres in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Malaria, caused by Plasmodium falciparum (Pf), is one of the most important infections in African children and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among refugees in sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda is one of the largest ... -
Malaria drug resistance and associated diagnostic failures in arriving refugee children at Adjumani and Kyangwali reception centers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-01)Malaria, caused by Plasmodium falciparum (Pf), is one of the most important infections in African children and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among refugees in sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda is one of the largest ... -
Patients’ perceptions about quality of laboratory service and level of satisfaction at Kampala Capital City Authority Health Centres
(Makerere University, 2024)Patients have exclusive needs and preferences for health care services. A positive influence on their satisfaction results in strong intentions to seek health care when needed as well as recommending health care to other ... -
Thyroid function among diabetic patients at Mengo Hospital Kampala
(Africa Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences, 2010)Several thyroid malfunctions occur in diabetes mellitus, and thyroid dysfunction may complicate control of diabetes. An association between diabetes mellitus and autoimmune thyroid disease was suspected from previous ... -
Prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in patients at Mengo Hospital
(Africa Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences, 2012)Retrospective cross sectional descriptive study was done to determine the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in patients who were clinically diagnosed with signs and symptoms of CVDs from January – December ... -
Comparative study of Ziehl Neelsen and Auramine-O staining methods for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum
(Africa Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences, 2010)This study cross sectional study was designed to compare the performance of Ziehl Neelsen staining and Auramine fluorescent microscopy staining techniques in detecting the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum. ... -
Prevalence of brucellosis among meat handlers at Uganda Meat Industries Limited, Kampala, Uganda
(Africa Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences, 2012)A study was done to determine the prevalence of brucellosis among meat handlers at Uganda Meat Industries Limited, Nakawa, Kampala district. Also the meat handler’s knowledge concerning the brucellosis clinical features ... -
Antimicrobial use in pig production and its associated risk factors in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The high use of antimicrobials in food animals such as pigs raises concerns about food safety, security, trade and market access for livestock and livestock products. The study determined the prevalence of antimicrobial ... -
Soil borne helminths and microbial contamination of longhorn grasshoppers (ruspolia differens) from selected districts of central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)In central Uganda, the consumption of the longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) is a traditional practice deeply rooted in the local culinary culture. However, concerns regarding the biological safety of these edible ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of porcine cysticercosis in Kitgum District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Cysticercosis caused by Taenia solium (T. solium) is a neglected zoonotic disease with serious public health implications. It is caused by the larval stage of the pork tapeworm, T. solium. Pigs are intermediate hosts of ... -
Peste des petits ruminants post vaccination seroconversion and risk factors in selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Following the adoption of the Global Strategy for the control and eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Uganda set to procure vaccines for the eradication of PPR. About 1.5 million doses of PPR75/1 (EMVY strain) ... -
Ecological risk determinants potentiating wildlife anthrax occurrence, and bio-surveillance tools for control and prevention: A case study of Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Anthrax has long standing history at Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park, where outbreaks have occurred consistently and periodically with significant wildlife mortalities. Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent, is a ... -
Sero-prevalence of respiratory viruses in captive chimpanzees and caretakers and assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices at Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Centre, Democratic Republic of Congo
(Makerere University, 2023)Viral zoonotic infections leading to viral human-borne respiratory infections threaten humans and great apes’ survival. This study investigated the seroprevalence of respiratory viruses in captive chimpanzees and their ... -
Evaluating of the effect of selected semen extenders on Ankole Longhorn bull semen under selected storage conditions
(Makerere University, 2023)The use of high-quality semen for breed improvement and conservation has prompted extensive research to develop new extenders for preserving semen of different livestock breeds. Ankole longhorn cattle is a culturally ... -
Validation of the Oxford Nanopore (MinION) sequencing platform for identification of HIV-1 transmitted founder viruses
(Makerere University, 2023)Quick identification and characterization of HIV-1 Transmitted/founder (TF) viruses is critical for guiding HIV-1 TF based prevention, and eradication strategies. Therefore, a high throughput sequencing platform is needed ... -
Seroprevalence of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) and its relationship with sources of goats in Terego & Madi Okollo Districts
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Rift Valley Fever (RVF) has caused considerable economic losses in ruminants through abortions and high neonatal mortality. Due to lack of information on the origin of RVF infection in several districts in Uganda, a ...
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