Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Pneumonia"
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Design, testing and modification of a low-cost electronic stethoscope to aid in auscultation during pneumonia diagnosis in children under five.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The diagnosis of pneumonia relies primarily on the presented clinical signs and symptoms. One of the parameters investigated during the diagnosis is the patient’s lung sound, during which a stethoscope is used. The mechanical ... -
In-vitro assessment of the antimicrobial activity of a combination of methanolic extracts of Acacia nilotica and Ziziphus mauritiana against streptococcus pneumoniae
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background: In Uganda, Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the most important causes of morbidity, with a prevalence of 45.9%. Many communities are currently resorting to traditional medicine for primary health care. Plants ...