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Frequency of markers of resistance to antifolates used as preventive therapy for placental malaria in pregnant women, Tororo District
(2010-07)
Antifolates are currently being used in Africa as intermittent preventive therapy (IPT) to prevent malaria in pregnant women. It is recommended that HIV-uninfected pregnant women receive at least two doses of sulfadoxine ...
Assessment of knowledge and detection of post weaning multisystemic wasting syndrome in pigs in selected Districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-11)
Postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome (PMWS) is a globally emergent epizootic disease of swine. The disease caused by Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2) was first detected and described in Western Canada and has since ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding rabies management among animal and human health workers in Mbale District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-11)
Background: Rabies is a viral zoonosis, killing over 55000 people annually globally. The disease is endemic in Uganda. In the recent past Mbale District has persistently registered the highest number of suspected rabies ...
The effect of interrupted Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) on the reconstitution of memory and naive T cells during tuberculosis treatment in HIV active pulmonary tuberculosis patients
(Makerere University, 2013-09)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus type-1(HIV-1) and active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) both perturbe the immune system and lead to progression of each other. Administration of antiretroviral therapy ART) combined with ...
Socio economic factors influencing goat production and consumption of goat meat by the rural population in selected districts in the cattle corridor of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-02)
A cross-sectional study was set out between July and November 2009 to identify and document the distribution of existing resources supporting goat production, to analyze and determine their trend, establish challenges and ...
Microbial safety of selected value-added dairy products in the cottage industry in Kampala and its environs
(2012-03)
The purpose of this study was to provide a better understanding of the link between production practices and microbial safety for improved marketability of locally produced value added livestock products, with special ...
Factors associated with occurrence of Listeria monocytogenes in raw milk from cattle in greater Luweero District.
(Makerere University, 2014-08)
Listeria monocytogenes is not only a human food-borne pathogen, but also causes disease in a number of animal species, most commonly in farm ruminants. The pathogen is important when considering public health and it causes ...
Seroprevalence and risk factors for brucellosis in cattle and humans in selected districts of Jimma zone, Southwest Ethiopia
(Makerere University, 2014-09)
A cross-sectional study was carried out in two selected areas of Jimma zone from February 2014 to May 2014 to determine sero-prevalence of Brucellosis and associated risk factors in cattle and humans. A total of 348 blood ...
Incidence, yield loss and economic injury levels of key insect pests of hot pepper (scotch bonnet) in major growing Districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-10)
Hot pepper, scotch bonnet is considered among the high valued nontraditional cash crops grown by farmers in Uganda. Its production however is constrained by insect pests, diseases coupled with poor agronomic practices. ...
Improving productivity of small East African goats using native browse species
(Makerere University, 2015-12)
Despite the socio economic importance of goats to the livelihoods of the people especially in the rural communities, their productivity in terms of meat production is low (UNDP, 2007). This has mainly been attributed to ...