Browsing School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) by Issue Date "2022"
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Bacterial contaminants and antimicrobial residues in chicken tissues and eggs : a case study of Kabanyoro Poultry Farm
(Makerere University, 2022)Antimicrobial residues and bacterial contaminants in poultry products are a worldwide public and animal health concern. However, data in Uganda is limited and very scanty. This was a baseline study to investigate for ... -
Characterization and detection of tetO Gene in Campylobacter isolated from chicken sold at Kalerwe Market, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022)Campylobacter is one of the leading causes of bacterial foodborne infections in humans worldwide. Most cases of Campylobacteriosis are sporadic and self-limiting with no treatment required but, severe cases are treated ... -
Isolation and identification of microorganisms associated with automated teller machines in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022)Automated teller machines are visited everyday by many people. This machine is accessible to the general public irrespective of class, age or race. The contact point of all ATMs is the hand which on their own are ... -
Maize storage practices and their influence on aflatoxin contamination in maize from selected markets in Moyo District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Aflatoxicosis resulting from consumption of contaminated maize poses significant public health problems including liver cancer, growth retardation and immunosuppression in many countries including Uganda, and many people ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of UTIs, among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Lubaga Hospital – Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022)Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the most common bacterial infections during pregnancy, associated with serious obstetric complications to both the woman and her unborn baby. Effective control and management ... -
The resistance pattern of enterobacteriaceae to beta-lactam drugs among pregnant woman attending antenatal care at Lubaga Hospital Outpatient Department
(Makerere University, 2022)Enterobacteriaceaeare a large family of gram-negative bacteria that are responsible for causing many Nosocomial infections and less commonly community-acquired infections, including urinary tract infections. This study was ...