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Characterisation of integrons which potentially mediate dissemination of antibiotic resistance in enterobacteriaceae isolated from healthy community members
(Makerere University, 2020-10)
Antibiotic resistance has become a global public health concern, by limiting the number of drugs used to treat bacterial infections. Antimicrobial resistance and multidrug resistance (MDR) therefore increase morbidity and ...
Evaluation of diatomite for improved chicken productivity in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
This study sought to assess the effect of diatomaceous earth (DE) on internal and ectoparasites and on productivity of commercial layer chicken raised under Ugandan environment. Data collection employed both qualitative ...
Isolation of Staphylococcus Aureus and factors for colonization at a selected animal clinic in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) colonizes numerous body sites and is one of the most frequently isolated bacteria associated with nosocomial infections worldwide. Treatment with antibiotics remains the ...
Prevalence of leptospirosis among patients attending renal and general outpatient units in Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12)
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by spirochetes, which belong to the genus Leptospira. It is the most widespread zoonosis in the world and is considered a global public health threat. The dynamics of ...
Assessment of human and veterinary drug shop sellers’ practices and awareness of antimicrobial resistance : a cross section study in Jinja, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global problem whereby it can affect any person regardless of age, sex, location among other factors. It occurs naturally, although the misuse of antibiotics in humans, animals and ...
Sero-prevalence and risk factors of peste des petit ruminants in Nakasongola and Nakaseke districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-01)
Peste des petits ruminants [PPR] is an acute highly contagious disease of small ruminants with high morbidity and mortality, leading to significant losses to farmers in Uganda. In Uganda, documented information on the ...
A comparative study of the efficiency and quality of six surfaces in drying Haplochromis SPP. (Nkejje) at Rubare Fish Landing Site in Lake Mburo protected area
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
The study compared the efficiency and quality of the currently used traditional fish drying surface ‘Bare ground’ to five newly modified and improved surfaces in drying Haplochromis spp. (nkeje). The study was done at ...
Molecular characterization, antibiotic susceptibility and phage sensitivity of Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from colibacillosis cases
(Makerere University, 2021-02-22)
Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) cause extra-intestinal infections collectively known as colibacillosis, which result into significant economic losses for the poultry industry. The aim of this study was to characterize ...
Molecular characterization of transmitted/founder HIV-1 envelope Glycoproteins of Subtypes D and AD Recombinant viruses
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Infection by HIV-1 among heterosexuals most often results from successful transmission and propagation of a single virus variant, called Transmitted/Founder virus (TFV). This indicates that TFV have particular traits over ...
Sero-prevalence of helicobacter pylori among patients with Gastro-Intestinal Tract (GIT) symptoms : a retrospective study at selected Africa Air Rescue (AAR) clinics in Kampala Area from 2015 - 2019
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection is extremely common worldwide, with almost half of the world’s population infected. In Uganda, no study has been done about the trends of sero-prevalence of H. pylori infection. Therefore, ...