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Viridans streptococci group: Antibiotic susceptibility profiles, cotrimoxazole prophylaxis and the molecular basis of cotrimoxazole resistance in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
This thesis is about studies on the viridians streptococci group (VSG). It focused on two
main bacterial species groups, the mutans and the mitis groups of commensal bacteria, which are commonly neglected. These bacteria ...
Cotrimoxazole Prophylaxis specifically selects for Cotrimoxazole resistance in Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus with varied Polymorphisms in the target genes folA and folP
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, International Journal of Microbiology, 2012)
The selection of antibiotic resistance by cotrimoxazole prophylaxis was evaluated, and we characterized the mechanism of cotrimoxazole resistance in Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus. In vitro susceptibility ...
Toxicity evaluation of the methanolic crude plant extract from Ipomoea Alba in rats
(Makerere University, 2012-01)
Background: Ipomoea alba plays a significant role as a medicinal plant in the treatment of abdominal pains, syphilitic sores, irregular menstruations, burns and tumors, However little is still known about its toxicity. ...
Epidemiology and control of human schistosomiasis in Tanzania
(BioMed Central, 2012)
In Tanzania, the first cases of schistosomiasis were reported in the early 19th century. Since then, various studies
have reported prevalences of up to 100% in some areas. However, for many years, there have been no ...
Use of hormonal contraceptives and risk of HIV-1 transmission: a prospective cohort study
(Elsevier, 2012-01-01)
Background Hormonal contraceptives are used widely but their eff ects on HIV-1 risk are unclear. We aimed to assess
the association between hormonal contraceptive use and risk of HIV-1 acquisition by women and HIV-1 ...
Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Uganda: report of the first case at Mulago National Referral and Teaching Hospital
(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 ...
Evaluation of capilia TB assay for rapid identification of mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in BACTEC MGIT 960 and BACTEC 9120 blood cultures
(BioMed Central, 2012)
Background: Capilia TB is a simple immunochromatographic assay based on the detection of MPB64 antigen specifically secreted by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTC). Capilia TB was evaluated for rapid identification ...
Nasopharyngeal carriage rate of Streptococcus pneumoniae in Ugandan children with sickle cell disease
(BioMed Central, 2012)
Background: Nasopharyngeal carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae is a determinant for invasive pneumococcal disease, which often complicates homozygous sickle cell disease. Here, we determined the nasopharyngeal carriage ...
Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal helminths infestation and schistosoma mansoni among residents of Katosi fish landing site in Mukono District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
Introduction: It is estimated that over one billion of the world’s population is chronically infested with intestinal helminths and these infestations are closely correlated to poverty, poor environmental hygiene and poor ...
Prevalence and genotypic analysis of entamoeba histolytica isolates from Soroti by RFLP of serine-rich entamoeba histolytica protein gene locus
(Makerere University, 2012-11)
Amoebiasis is an infection caused by water borne protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica. In Uganda where sanitation infrastructure and health education is not adequate, amoebiasis is still an important health problem. ...