Browsing School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) by Subject "Antibiotic resistance"
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Bacteriophage activity against antibiotic resistant avian pathogenic Escherichia coli from post-mortem cases presented at the veterinary pathology laboratory, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Escherichia coli are gram-negative non-spore forming bacilli that grow aerobically or anaerobically and may be variable in size and shape. Antimicrobial resistance is currently a very big global problem, initially reported ... -
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 ... -
Comparing the antibacterial activity of phytochemicals obtained from Bidens Pilosa and Aloe vera on resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2022-09)In Uganda, bidens pilosa and aloe vera are edible herbs commonly used as a means of first aid care in cases of open wounds to combat secondary infection. The growing problem of antibiotic resistance by Staphylococcus ... -
Staphylococcal contamination and its associated antibiotic profiles among dairy products sold around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Staphylococcus aureus is considered to be a leading cause of food borne illness. Milk and dairy products are often contaminated with the enterotoxigenic strains of this bacterium. Foodstuff contamination may occur ...