College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and BioSecurity (CoVAB): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Diagnostic performance of four hepatitis B surface antigen CE marked and one WHO prequalified rapid diagnostic tests in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Hepatitis B is a global health problem and as a blood-borne disease, it remains a common cause of viral hepatitis infection, with possible long-term complications of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in patients who ... -
Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites and molecular identification of benzimidazole resistance associated with beta-tubulin gene in adult Haemonchus contortus worms in goats from selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Gastrointestinal parasites are among the most economically important pathogens of small ruminants causing serious economic losses and animal welfare problems for the livestock industry worldwide. Resistance against the ... -
Sero-prevalence of and risk factors for Brucellosis in sheep and goats in Gweri and Aukot in Soroti district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)Brucellosis is a disease of economic importance in livestock and a public health concern in humans. It causes abortion among other signs in pregnant animals and therefore, causes losses in areas with large number of ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The validity of novel biomarkers in improving prediction and diagnosis of coronary heart disease : a case of Mengo Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-08-25)Rising incidences of coronary heart disease is of great concern to public health especially among individuals without symptoms. This calls for accurate, early diagnosis which is the cornerstone for treatment, prognosis, ... -
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 ... -
Antibacterial activity and acute toxicity of herbs used in treatment of water borne diarrheal diseases in Butaleja District
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Uganda is still negatively impacted by a huge burden of water borne diseases, the heaviest being diarrhoeal diseases. This may result in high morbidity and mortality rates if left unattended to. The study documented herbs ... -
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 ... -
Socio-economic effects of climate change among communities surrounding Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda : a gender perspective
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Climate change has been increasingly recognized as a global crisis threatening the livelihoods of rural communities in Africa. This study investigated the socio-economic effects of climate change among communities surrounding ... -
Assessing the performance of TB-HIV activities at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, 2012-2014
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The TB-HIV co-infection burden globally, at regional level and locally, remains a health challenge that requires strong diagnosis, treatment and integrated support. A retrospective study was carried out at Masaka Regional ... -
Occurrence of Hantavirus in rodents found in communities neighbouring Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2021-04-13)Hantaviruses are one of the most important groups of viruses that are carried by rodent species with pathogenic strains that can cause life-threatening diseases in humans. The study was conducted to determine the presence ... -
Morphological and molecular identification of forensically important insect species (Diptera) in Kampala, Uganda using Mitochondrial Cytochrome Oxidase I Gene
(Makerere University, 2021-02-26)Insects attracted to corpses may provide important indications of the period post death otherwise called post-mortem interval (PMI), criminal event reconstruction, solving criminal cases, corpse movement and cases of ... -
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, ... -
Determining the functionality of the putative twin-arginine signal peptides of rhomboid proteases from Mycobacterium tuberculosis using the beta-lactamase reporter system
(Makerere University, 2020)Rhomboid proteases are a group of integral membrane proteases present in several organisms. Because of their roles in many medically important processes, rhomboid proteases are potential drug targets. In Mycobacteria ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices towards Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever of residents of Kyankwanzi and Kakumiro districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever(CCHF) is characterized by a sudden onset of high fever, chills, severe headache and gastrointestinal disorders, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Hemorrhagic manifestations occur during ... -
Bacterial pathogens associated with febrile conditions and their antimicrobial sensitivity pattern in children from Mbale hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Bacterial pathogens constitute a significant public health problem and are important cause of morbidity and mortality in febrile patients. The study was to determine the antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of bacterial ...