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Prevalence of Nosema species in Apis Mellifera in three agroecological zones of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Nosema species is an obligate fungal parasite of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). It infects the gut epithelium cells of the middle gut of the host causing Nosemosis. The disease causes reduction in nutrient uptake and ...
Assessment of impact of draught animal traction to small holder farmers in Alito subcounty Kole district
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
This research was conducted in Alito Sub County Kole District in Northern Uganda to document the management of draught animals, examine their limitations and evaluate their contributions.
Data was collected using semi ...
Farmer's perception and efficacy of use of winged termite as a source of nutrient in chicken feeds in Gulu City
(Makerere university, 2021)
A study was conducted to determine the farmers’ perception and the effect of the use of winged termites as a source of nutrients in chicken poultry feeds in Gulu city. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from ...
A survey of a range of proteins that are upregulated during stress and their mechanistic role in causing protein folding diseases
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Stress is the body's method of reacting to a condition such as a threat, challenge or physical and psychological barrier. According to the World Health Organization, stress has been dubbed the Health Epidemic of the 21st ...
Antiretroviral drug induced hepatitis among patients attending art clinic at Uganda martyrs hospital, Lubaga, Kampala district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are around 25 million HIV-infected persons in sub-Saharan Africa and an estimated 50 million with chronic induced hepatitis. Therefore this study aims at determining the ...
Prevalence of syphilis and associated risk factors among pregnant women attending Antenatal Care at Kawaala Health Centre IV in Kampala Capital City Authority,Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Background:Syphilis and its outcomes remains a serious monster in pregnant women given its association with adverse effects such as stillbirth, neonatal death and spontaneous abortions among others. This study was conducted ...
Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of ginger and garlic extracts against isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Salmonella species
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Microorganisms are very ubiquitous and they surround man whereas some live inside man among which are the normal flora. Different conditions have made them opportunistic pathogens of virulence and there is continuous drug ...
Asymptomatic staphylococcus aureus surgical wound infections among post caesarean section mothers at the Gynaeccology and Obstetric wards of Kisenyi health center iv, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Background: Surgical site infection is one of the hospital acquired infections that threatens health systems. The treatment for such infections is majorly based on antibiotics, but Staphylococcus aureus is becoming ...
Antibacterial activity of aqueous and methanolic extracts of Ficus Natalensis (Natal Fig) stem bark against laboratory archived isolates of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Antimicrobial resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a public health challenge globally. Due to the development of antimicrobial resistance worldwide, natural products from higher plants have traditionally been regarded as ...
Nasal carriage of methicillin resistant (staphylococcus aureus) among health care workers at Mulago national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Recent reports highlight an increasing prevalence of Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among patients attending Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) (Kateete et al, 2011). In a health care setting, ...