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Risk factors associated with cystic echinococcosis in humans in selected pastoral and agro-pastoral areas of Uganda
(International Journal of One Health, 2017)
Aim: It was to determine the risk factors responsible of occurrence of cystic echinococcosis (CE) of humans in the pastoral
and agro-pastoral (PAP) in Uganda.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted ...
Comparison of surveillance and response capacities for Ebola and Marburg viral disease epidemics between previously affected and non-affected districts of Uganda: lessons for future preparedness
(Makerere University, 2018-11)
Introduction:
Ebola and Marburg virus genera belong to Filoviridae. The Marburg virus and Ebola Zaire, Sudan,
and Bundibugyo subtypes have caused large viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks. The first Ebola/Marburg ...
Prognostic factors for overall survival of patients with prostate cancer in Kyadondo county, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-24)
Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) remains the most common cancer among men in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Uganda has the highest incidence and mortality of PCa in the East Africa region. The overall survival of patients with ...
Prevalence and patterns of floating knee injury among patients with major musculoskeletal injuries seen at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-06)
Introduction; Floating knee injury result from high energy trauma and are usually associated
with injuries to other body parts. Therefore, performing a thorough evaluation to assess the
associated injuries reduces missed ...
Vancomycin Resistance among Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolates in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-01)
Introduction Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus is defined as Staphylococcus aureus strain resistant to almost all Beta-lactams antimicrobial agents. The increased burden of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus ...
Patient Satisfaction with Services at Dental out Patient Department- Mulago Hospital, Uganda.
(Makerere university, 2017-09-01)
Introduction:
Patient satisfaction is crucial in the evaluation of the overall quality of dental healthcare, and is an important indicator in improving the quality of dental care. Patient satisfaction surveys are essential ...
Treatment outcomes and associated factors among pulmonary Tuberculosis patients in Moyo and Obongi District
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Background: The World Health Organization estimates that in 2017, approximately 10 million people had tuberculosis (TB), and 1.6 million people died due to the disease. Globally none of the high TB burden countries has ...
Timely First Antenatal Care Visit and associated factors among Adolescent Girls in Fishing Communities of Namayingo District, East Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-17)
Background: In Uganda, the average timing of 1st ANC is at 19 weeks of pregnancy, this is late
based on the WHO recommendation of attending early 1
st ANC at ≤ 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Timely 1
stANC is critical as it ...
Helminths and metabolic outcomes in rural and urban Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
Background: Inflammation plays an important role in the development and progression of metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidaemia and atherosclerosis. Helminths modulate human immune responses as ...
Interferon Sensitivity Profiles of HIV-1 Transmitter Founder Viruses of Subtypes A, D and AD Recombinants in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-02-08)
ABSTRACT
Background: In 80–90% of HIV-1 discordant partners, infection of the naive partner always results from the successful transmission and propagation of a single virus variant, termed the Transmitter Founder (TF) ...