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Antimicrobial resistance profiles of selected mastitogenic bacteria on smallholder farms in Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-09)
This study investigated antimicrobial resistance patterns of four most incriminated bacteria in mastitis infections in cattle, i.e., Escherichia Coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella and Streptococcus spp. The ...
Association of ABH non-secretor phenotype with re-occurrence of urinary tract infections among patients at Mulago Hospital, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-05-19)
Background: ABO Blood group antigens are expressed on red blood cells however, these antigens can also be expressed on other cells especially epithelial cells and also mucosal secretions. In many human populations 80% are ...
Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding snakebites among Purongo Subcounty community, Nwoya District
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
Snakebite is a common public health problem with a high incidence all over the world. Critical information on snakebites knowledge and practices could be extremely beneficial in future management of patients. A cross-sectional ...
Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of animal handlers on the pre-slaughter welfare of sheep and goats in selected abattoirs in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021)
Sheep and goats suffer various welfare stresses during the time they spend at abattoirs before they can be slaughtered. This study aimed to assess animal handlers in two abattoirs in Kampala for their knowledge, attitudes ...
Antibacterial activity of zingiber officinale extract on common bacterial pathogens causing upper respiratory tract infections
(Makerere university, 2021-01)
The ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale) is known to be rich in secondary metabolites such as phenolic compounds, volatile sesquiterpenes and monoterpenoids. These specific phytochemicals and essential oils are responsible ...
Antiretroviral drug induced hepatitis among patients attending Antiretroviral Therapy Clinic at Uganda Martyrs Hospital, Lubaga, Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-06)
Drug-induced liver injury remains a significant clinical challenge and is the leading cause of acute liver failure in most countries. The liver is a key organ required for normal homeostasis as well as for the metabolism ...
Diagnostic accuracy and acceptability of oral HIV self – testing among adolescents and young people aged 18 to 35 years attending the most at Risk Population Clinic at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Globally, HIV/AIDS is still one of the most devastating problems (Merson, O’Malley, Serwadda, & Apisuk, 2008) and 36.7 million people are living with HIV worldwide. Overtime, HIV testing remains a critical entry point for ...
Prevalence of Vancomycin and Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from Lancet Laboratories Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), majorly associated with nosocomial and community infections worldwide, are emerging as resistant strains to many antibiotics narrowing down the efficacy of antimicrobial ...
The status of animal welfare practices among poultry farmer’s in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
Uganda’s population has increased drastically over the last 10 years, from 17.9 to 41.6 million people increasing the demand for animal products. Consequently, farmers intensified production changing from free range, to ...