Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Author "Ddumba, Edward"
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Uganda: report of the first case at Mulago National Referral and Teaching Hospital
Sentongo, Elizabeth; Ddumba, Edward; Amandua, Jacinto; Owor, Raphael (Intercontinental Journals, 2012)The transmission of Leishmania in central Uganda is little known despite that equine leishmaniasis was reported on the mainland in 1926. A case is reported of cutaneous leishmaniasis in an immunocompromised patient, possibly ... -
Effect of HIV-1 infection on malaria treatment outcome in Uganda patients
Byakika-Kibwika, Pauline; Ddumba, Edward; Kamya, Moses (Makerere University Medical School, 2007)Background: Malaria and HIV-1 infection cause significant morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. HIV-1 increases risk for malaria with the risk increasing as immunity declines. The effect of HIV-1 infection on ... -
Knowledge and perception of stroke: A population-based survey in Uganda.
Nakibuuka, Jane; Sajatovic, Martha; Katabira, Elly; Ddumba, Edward; Byakika-Tusiime, Jayne; Furlan, Anthony J (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014)Purpose. This study, designed to complement a large population survey on prevalence of stroke risk factors, assessed knowledge and perception of stroke and associated factors. Methods. A population survey was conducted ... -
Utility of transthoracic echocardiography and carotid doppler ultrasound in differential diagnosis and management of ischemic stroke in a developing country.
Nakibuuka, Jane; Nyakoojo, Wilson B; Namale, Alice; Ddumba, Edward; Leontsini, Elli; Nuwaha, Fred (SciMedCentral, 2013)Abstract Objective: We sought to describe findings, diagnostic yield, cost effectiveness of transthoracic echocardiography (TEE) and Carotid doppler ultrasound (CDU) in ischemic stroke. Methods: Cross sectional study ...