College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and BioSecurity (CoVAB): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Effect of sputum characteristics, transportation time and HIV status on rapid detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in resource limited settings
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Globally, Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most devastating infectious diseases and its eradication is still a challenge given the limitations of the current diagnostic technologies and capacities. Sputum characteristics ... -
Insecticide resistance and KDR mutations in malaria vector from different transmission sites in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Background: Despite the development of various interventions aimed at the control of the malaria vector the African Region continues to carry a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. This has been ... -
Differentiation patterns of Trypanosoma Brucei field isolates
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The developmental biology of differentiation is a universal biological process that allows cells to adapt to different environments and to perform specific functions. In the life cycle of T. brucei, this process is tightly ... -
Identification of diagnostic markers for Fusarium xylarioides, the cause of coffee wilt disease in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Fusarium xylarioides Steyaert is the causative agent of coffee wilt disease, scientifically known as trecheomycosis. This pathogen has two races, each specific to a particular coffee species; race 1 is pathogenic to Robusta ... -
Association between malaria preventive treatment regimens in pregnancy and plasmodium falciparum drug resistance mediating polymorphisms in Busia district, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-06)Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with monthly sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) is recommended for malaria-endemic parts of Africa, but efficacy is compromised by resistance and, in recent trials, ... -
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 ... -
Optimization and evaluation of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) system for detection of Pseudocercospora angolensis in citrus cinensis
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Pseudocercospora angolensis causes Pseudocercospora leaf and fruit spot disease in citrus which can result in up to 100% yield loss. Early diagnosis of this disease is vital for effective control. This study aimed at ... -
Seroprevalence of brucellosis in humans, knowledge and practices among patients and medical practitioners in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-05)Brucellosis is an endemic zoonotic disease of public health and veterinary importance with significant economic losses such as therapy costs, lost income due to time lost by patients away from daily activities and reduced ... -
Evaluation of pig dung value addition using indigenous micro-organisms as an approach for sustainable horticulture in Kampala-Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-25)The purpose of this study was to establish the best approach to value addition of pig dung using Indigenous Micro-Organisms technology as a principle for sustainable horticulture in Kampala. Three different foodstuffs ... -
Seroprevalence and factors associated with brucellosis in cattle, goats and sheep in Karenga subcounty, Kaabong District
(Makerere University, 2021-03-10)Worldwide, brucellosis is a zoonotic disease of great public health and economic importance. It is one of the seven priority zoonoses in Uganda. This study was conducted in Karenga sub-county, Kaabong district. The main ... -
Development of novel microsatellite DNA markers for first insight into the population genetic structure of bean leaf beetle ootheca mutabilis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Ootheca mutabilis leaf beetles have emerged economically important pests on common bean due to their voracious feeding. The adults defoliate leaves and larvae feed on roots leading to high yield losses and complete crop ... -
Molecular cloning and recombinant protein expression of 9-lipoxygenase gene from solanum tuberosum in pichia pastoris yeast cells
(Makerere University, 2021-03-05)Lipoxygenases (LOX) are ubiquitous non-heme Iron-containing dioxygenases that catalyze the addition of molecular oxygen to Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) such as Linoleic acid to form Oxylipins that possess anti-microbial ... -
Prevalence of helicobacter pylori cytotoxic-associated genes and its association with treatment outcomes amongst dyspeptic patients in South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a gram-negative fastidious bacteria that infect the stomach. H. pylori virulent strains is associated with severe gastritis, ulcerative disease and the upper gastrointestinal malignancies. ... -
Evaluating the development of community based tourism in Bugala Island, Kalangala District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)A study was undertaken to evaluate the development of island tourism based on communitybased tourism (CBT) paradigm in Bugala Island, Kalangala District (Lake Victoria) by assessing the islands‟ community strength and ... -
Comparison of Widal's test and bacterial culture as diagnostic tests for typhoid fever in humans and investigation of antimicrobial resistance of salmonella typhi isolates from patients attending private health facilities in Mbale City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Due to lack of microbiology facilities, private health facilities in Mbale City are still depending on the Widal’s test that is no longer recommended to diagnose typhoid fever, a disease that is responsible for about 200,000 ... -
Temporal dynamics of enterobacteriaceae antimicrobial resistance at the human-pig interface in peri-urban Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) leads to increased mortality, morbidity and health expenditure. Globally, there is an increasing concern over AMR which is claiming 700,000 people every year and this is projected to 10,000,000 ... -
Hot water therapy and meristem shoottip culture techniques for elimination of cassava viral pathogens
(2018-10)Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) are two main viruses affecting Cassava productivity in many agro ecologies of Uganda. Phytosanitary procedures to eliminate these viruses from infected ... -
Antiretroviral resistance mutation profiles among drug regimens and HIV-1 Subtypes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Antiretroviral drug resistance is highly considered as a key limiting factor in HIV management because of its varying impact across drug regimens and HIV-1 subtypes. In Uganda, there is a paucity of data on how this factor ... -
The role of social capital in livestock development
(Makerere University, 2015-11)Social capital contributes to development through increasing productivity, facilitating coordination and common purpose. However in Uganda, Government and NGO extension systems had not given it due regard. This was probably ...