College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and BioSecurity (CoVAB): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ...