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Production of biochemically significant yields of recombinant mycobacterium smegmatis rhomboid protease i
(Makerere University, 2022-09-03)
The rhomboids are a recently discovered, well-conserved family of serine proteases. well-conserved family of serine proteases has been identified as a viable novel drug target in Mycobacterium TB and this could be very ...
Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions on the use of the female condom among under-graduate female students at makerere university college of health sciences
(Makerere university, 2022-10)
Introduction and background: Also called an “internal condom,” a female condom is a thin tube made of nitrile rubber or human-made latex. Female condoms are a barrier method of contraception worn inside the vagina. They ...
Dietary behaviour and knowledge on eating disorders among university students in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Unhealthy dietary habits pose enormous health risks to adolescents and young adults and these are on the rise with the concurrent increase of eating disorders. While eating disorders are of growing public health concern ...
Parents and caregiver's views on compliance with immunization schedules under 5 years in Pallisa district.
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Background: There is still low level of immunisation as a result of failure to comply with immunisation schedules of children under five years which results into increased mortality from the vaccine preventable diseases. ...
Assessment of enrofloxacin residues in milk sold at distribution outlets within Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2022)
Milk is a highly nutritious food that is consumed widely within Uganda. Due to its demand, the quality parameters and drug residue levels are often overlooked by final consumers. This has prompted rogue persons within the ...
Prevalence of CTXM gene in isolates of enterobacteriaceae collected from the Microbiology Laboratory
(Makerere University, 2022)
Multi drug resistance in Enterobacteriaceae is a common cause of hospital and community acquired infections. Enterobacteriaceae are gram negative bacteria like E. coli, Klebsiella Pneumoniae are pathogenic organisms causing ...
The prevalence of Escherichia Coli to third generation cephalosporins from Makerere University clinical microbiology laboratory specimen
(Makerere University, 2022-09-09)
Introduction: The emergence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase Enterobacteriaceae is of great concern: a phenomenon that worries clinicians and other healthcare workers due to the serious threat they pose to patients. ...
Establishing knowledge, attitudes and practices of fruits and vegetable vendors towards food hygiene in Nakasero Market, Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2022)
The overall objective of the study was to ascertain the knowledge, attitudes and practices of fruit and vegetable vendors towards food hygiene in Nakasero market so as to promote proper food handling and prevent food-borne ...
Pattern of cervical cancer among females presenting to Makerere University Pathology Core Reference Laboratory. A 5-year review
(Makerere University, 2022)
The common cause of cervical cancer is Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV is responsible for 99.7% of cervical cancer and Infects 75 - 80% of sexually active adults at some point, however, it can be cleared by the body’s ...
Prevalence and factors associated with medicine dosage form modification among paediatric patients in paediatric wards of Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)
Background: Medicine dosage form modification in this context refers to the act of changing the physical form in which a medicine is presented by the manufacturer for final consumption without the manufacturer’s recommendation. ...