Browsing School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) by Issue Date "2019-09"
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Antibacterial activity of Psorospermum febrifugum leaf extract against Staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile pathogen capable of causing a wide range of diseases. In recent years, the emergence of resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains to many antibiotics has been observed worldwide. Indigenous ... -
Antibacterial activity of raw honey from Rulindo district, Rwanda against staphylococcus Aureus and Escherichia coli
(Makerere University, 2019-09)This study was carried out to evaluate the antibacterial activity of raw honey from northern Rwanda against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli strains. The antibacterial activity was evaluated using modified ... -
Antihyperglycemic activity and Phytochemical composition of Citrus Limon fruit juice
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Diabetes mellitus is the world’s largest endocrine disease characterized by hyperglycemia. It is managed mainly using conventionaldrugs butthese are faced by limitations such as side effects, not being easily accessible, ... -
Antimicrobial resistance : a case study on archived staphylococcus aureus isolates at the Jinja Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Bacterial infections are leading global cause of mortality and morbidity in Uganda. The injudicious use of conventional antibiotics in treatment of these infections has led to increased antimicrobial resistance. Staphylococcus ... -
Assessing the use of agro-chemicals in controlling a car I idea resistant ticks in Mbarara district, western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Ticks have been reported as a major challenge in the livestock sector in Uganda. They cause financial losses directly through reduced production or indirectly through costs incurred on their control. Several control measures ... -
Assessing the use of agro-chemicals in controlling acaricide-resistant ticks in Mbarara District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Ticks have been reported as a major challenge in the livestock sector in Uganda. They cause financial losses directly through reduced production or indirectly through costs incurred on their control. Several control measures ... -
Microbial quality of roof harvested rainwater in selected villages in Wakiso district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Roof Harvested Rain Water (RHRW) is a major alternative source of water for both potable and non-potable uses in Uganda. Often little attention is paid to the microbial quality and the associated risk of use of this water. ... -
Molecular detection of Anaplasma species parasites in small ruminants in Budongo sub county of Masindi district
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Tick borne diseases caused by protozoans (Theileria, Babesia) and bacteria (Anaplasma/ Ehrlichia) impose a serious constraint upon livestock health and production in tropical and sub- tropical regions. There are several ... -
Phytochemical composition of selected local herbal medicines indicated for the treatment of candidiasis sold in market stalls in Kawempe Division Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Herbal medicine use in Uganda and the world at large is at its peak because of the documented efficacy, effectiveness, cheap cost and less side effects. The estimates of herbal medicine users in the world is 80% and 60% ... -
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Nematodes and Coccidia in broiler chicken at Royal farm in Bombo, Luweero district
(Makerere University, 2019-09)A case study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes and coccidia in broiler chicken at Royal Farms in Bombo, Luweero. A total of 100 faecal samples were collected from the cloaca of ... -
Storage conditions and aflatoxin quality in bread sold in selected shops and supermarkets around Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites of Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus and Aspergillus. nominus. They are carcinogenic and mutagenic in humans and animal, these Aflatoxins can enter human food chain by direct ...