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Molecular characterization and prevalence of shiga toxigenic e. Coli isolated from children under 5 years in the molecular laboratory, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2020-12-14)Background: Foodborne infections are a public health concern Worldwide. Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is one often most important strain of threat in the food system particularly in children where diarrheal ... -
Molecular characterization and prevalence of shiga toxigenic E. Coli isolated from children under 5 years in the Molecular Laboratory, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Background: Foodborne infections are a public health concern Worldwide. Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is one often most important strain of threat in the food system particularly in children where diarrheal ... -
A natural approach to circumvent shortages of distilled water in LMICS: a low-cost water purification unit
(Makerere University, 2022-09-23)In this document, some sections exhibit all the art, craft and techniques in the design activities for the Pharie team. These consist of the practical part of needs finding, needs screening and conceptualization of ... -
Optimizing medical waste management through design, implementation and assessment of a hand-held sort-it device incorporating magnetic separation technology
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This report follows the activities of team Transcend Technologies in an effort to fulfil the requirements of the design course series for the period of 18th march 2021 to 24th September, 2022. This report discusses ... -
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 ... -
Pattern of cervical cancer among females presenting to Makerere University Pathology Core Reference Laboratory. A 5-year review.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-30)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 ... -
Prevalance of extended spectrum beta-lactamases among escherichia coli and klebsiella pneumoniae in isolates from Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Escherichia coli (E.coli) and Klebsiella pneumoniae are gram-negative bacteria that are members of the enterobacteriaceae family of bacteria. Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most serious risks to global public health. ... -
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Acinetobacter Species, among blood culture samples received at Makerere University College of Health Science (MakCHS) Clinical Microbiology Laboratory between March and August 2021.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Acinetobacter spp. are glucose-non-fermentative, non-motile, non-fastidious, catalase-positive, oxidative-negative, aerobic gram-negative cocco-bacilli (Lin & Lan, 2014) present in the environment especially water and ... -
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of bacteria causing otitis media among children <5years attending outpatient department in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-03)Otitis media is a major health problem of children in low income countries including Uganda. According to the January-March 2015 records at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital Outpatient department, an average of 78 children ... -
Prevalence and drug susceptibility pattern of pseudomonas aeruginosa using test records from February to June 2020 at Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Pseudomonas aeruginosa has become an important cause of gram negative infection especially in patients with compromised host defence mechanisms, causing infection in blood, lungs and other body parts. It is the 2nd most ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with needlestick and sharps injuries among cleaning staff in Mulago Specialized National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Background: Needle Stick and Sharps Injuries (NSSIs) are major occupational health hazards among cleaning staff in the healthcare sector yet up to now, there is limited documentation on their occurrence among health facility ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of benign conditions of the thyroid gland as detected by the Pathology Department among patients attending FNAC Clinic Pathology Department Makerere University College of Health Sciences
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Background: Benign thyroid disorders are common in Africa. Benign disorders are usually due to environmental toxins such as exposure to radiation, due to genetics, diet, stress, local trauma or injury, inflammation or ... -
Prevalence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and its associated risk factors among women attending mulago national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12-10)Background: Although screening for cervical cancer is recommended for women in most countries, the incidence of cervical cancer is greater in developing countries. The Aim: The goal of this study is to determine the ... -
Prevalence of CTX-M antimicrobial resistance gene in enterobacteraceae isolates that were collected in Microbiology Laboratory College of Health Sciences, Mulago.
(Makerere University, 2023-02-20)Aim: To determine the prevalence of CTX-M antimicrobial resistance gene in enterobacteriaceae isolates collected from Microbiology laboratory, College of Health Sciences Mulago. Samples: Archived Enterobacteriaceae ... -
The Prevalence Of Ctxm Gene Among Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase Producing Enterobacteriaceae Isolates That Were Collected From The Microbiology Lab From 9th To 16th August, 2022.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-19)The most frequent illnesses in both hospital and community-based settings are bacterial infections. Poor clinical results have been attributed to the advent of Extended Spectrum Beta- Lactamase Producing Enterobacteriaceae ... -
Prevalence of CTXM-resistant gene among enterobacteriaceae isolates from Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at the College of Health Sciences Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022)Background: Antimicrobial resistance refers to the inability to effectively prevent and cure a growing number of illnesses caused by microorganisms. It has become an alarming global issue. CTX-M genes are a complex family ... -
Prevalence of ESBL genes (CTXM and TEM) among E.coli isolates from Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-30). In this study, the prevalence of ESBL genes (CTXMand TEM) amongE.coliisolates obtained from Entebbe regional referral hospital has been investigated. 32emulsified stool e.coli isolates were collected from patients not ... -
Prevalence of ESBLs among E.coli and K.pneumoniae isolates from Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Background; Enterobacteriaceae are common causes of health care associated and community acquired infections yet resistance to the commonly used antibiotics for the infections is increasing. Knowledge about the numbers ... -
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. ...