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Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of caretakers on disposal of used baby diaper in Urban slums of Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
Introduction
Illegal dumping of soiled baby diapers is reported to be affecting sewer systems due to blockages,
which take long to biodegrade, for example disposable diapers (commonly known as pampers),
sanitation ...
Prevalence of extended spectrum beta lactamase resistance genes (CTX-M and TEM) among Escherichia coli isolates from Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Introduction
ESBL producing bacteria prevalence is on the rise and ESBL producing E.coli have been implicated in many urinary tract infections as well as septicemia. Such infections may result in prolonged hospital stays, ...
Effect of laboratory errors on the accurate and timely reporting of bloodstream and wound infections caused by extended spectrum beta-lactamase positive escherichia.coli.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-22)
Production of extended spectrum beta lactamase enzymes is one of the common mechanisms of resistance of Escherichia coli to antibiotics, thus timely detection and reporting of this phenotype is very critical and crucial ...
In-house expression and purification of Phusion DNA polymerase for high fidelity polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification.
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Background: DNA polymerases are indispensable tools in the molecular biology field during synthesis of DNA molecules in the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Phusion DNA polymerase engineered from a processivity enhancing ...
Urinary tract infections among male patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-19)
Background; Urinary Tract Infection is the type of infection that involves the any part of the urinary system including the kidneys, bladder, urethra ( Ahmet et al.,2015).
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) is known to affect ...
Barriers to improved sanitary facilities, access and the problems associated with usage of unimproved sanitary facilities in Kyegegwa Town Council
(Makerere University, 2022)
Background: In Uganda, 66% of households do not use improved sanitary facilities and 8% of households do not have a sanitary facility at all. In Kyegegwa district, about 3.7% of the households in Kyegegwa district do not ...
Prevalence of quinolone-resistant genes in uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolates for female patients’ samples at the microbiology and molecular biology laboratory Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-24)
Background
Uropathogenic Escherichia coli causing urinary tract infections are a major public health issue menacing the effectual treatment of urinary tract infections among females. The use of quinolone antibiotics like ...
In-house expression and purification of phusion DNA polymerase for high fidelity polymerase chain reaction. (pcr) amplification
(Makerere University, 2022-04-05)
Background: DNA polymerases are indispensable tools in the molecular biology field during synthesis of DNA molecules in the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Phusion DNA polymerase engineered from a processivity enhancing ...
Assessing Food Hygiene using the rating System in the eating houses of Makerere- Kikoni, Kampala City
(Makerere university, 2022-02-21)
Introduction: Foodborne diseases are one of the most wide-spread health problems in the
contemporary world and they have implications both on health and development. In 2010, the
Food Standards Agency introduced the ...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices concerning usage for personal protective equipment (PPE) among grinding mill workers in Buwuni town council, Bugiri district
(Makerere University, 2022-02-04)
Background.Personal protective equipment (PPE) remains one of the effective intervation in preventing occupational hazards. However, there is limited evidence concerning the usage among grinding mills workers in Uganda. ...