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Sero-prevalence of salmonella Typhi and its associated factors in patients presenting with febrile illnesses at Kisenyi heath Centre IV, Kampala Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Typhoid fever is known associated with significant morbidity and mortality and has led to various epidemics over the last 10 years in Uganda. It is also recognized that a delay in diagnosis and institution of appropriate ... -
Determining the antibacterial activity of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) seed extracts on Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Abelmoschus esculentus, commonly known as Okra, is traditionally used in the treatment of cuts, wounds and boils. In this study, the antibacterial activity of the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of the seeds of Okra was ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of selected bacteria isolated from air conditioners in buildings in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study was conducted to assess the bacterial quality of air conditioning units and indoor air of selected buildings in Kampala city. In addition, the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of selected bacteria were ... -
Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of crude extract of Phyllanthus amarus plant against Salmonella typhi and Staphylococcus aureus isolated from patients attending Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Apart from being used for the treatment of Malaria fevers, herbal preparation of Ugandan Phyllanthus amarus whole plant is widely used by local communities in central Uganda for the treatment of typhoid and skin infections. ... -
Evaluation of the performance of the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov) IgM/IgG test kit for use in testing Covid-19 in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Globally, the response to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome- Cov-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic is highly limited by diagnostic methods. Currently, World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of molecular assays for ... -
Antibacterial activity of Kigelia Africana Methanolic, Ethanolic, and Aqueous extracts against Pseudomonas Aeroginosa and Staphylococcus Aureus isolated from the wounds of the diabetic patients attending care in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01)African plant Kigelia africana belonging to the family Bignoniaceae is widely distributed in South, Central, and West Africa. Different parts of K. africana have been used for various medicinal purposes by ethnic groups ... -
Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of extended spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli in urine samples obtained from patients admitted at Mbale regional referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase-producing bacteria such as E. coli has become an emerging global health threat and are associated with high mortality. Production of Beta lactamase enzymes that hydrolyze the β-lactam ring ... -
In-Vitro Effectiveness of Selected Herbal Medicines used to treat Candidiasis that are Sold in Kampala City Centre
(Makerere University, 2020-12)This experimental study was carried out at Microbiology laboratory at Mulago National Referral Hospital to determine the in vitro effectiveness of ten different powdered herbal medicines obtained ... -
Assessment of Lead Content in Medicinal Clay Soil Preparations and Geophagia in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala- Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Geophagia is the deliberate consumption of earth, soil and clay deposits by animals, including man. It is postulated that geophagy in pregnancy is due to cultural influences, and gastrointestinal upsets ... -
Factors affecting ART adherence among youths living with HIV and receiving care from Kawempe home care in Kawempe division, Kampala- Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)HIV infected youths have survived to older age although problems with their routines of adherence to Antiretroviral therapy. Available data on ART adherence in youths have been recorded around ... -
A molecular docking study of human steap2 for the discovery of new potential anti-prostate cancer chemotherapeutic candidates
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Prostate cancer refers to uncontrolled abnormal cell growth (Cancer) within the prostate gland. The disease is a rising health concern and accounts for 3.8% of all cancer deaths globally. Uganda has one of the highest ... -
Toxic Effects Of 2, 4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid on Bovine Spermatozoa Function In-Vitro
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Pesticides, insecticides and herbicides can damage the male reproductive system in a number of ways. They may cause reproductive toxicity with direct damage to the structure of the cells or as ... -
Assessing bacterial safety and quality of drinking water served to students in selected schools around Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The aim of the present study was to assess the bacterial quality and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacteria in water provided to students in selected schools around Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. A ... -
Antibacterial activity and phytochemical composition of crude acqueous, ethanolic and methanolic extracts of leaves and seeds of rotheca myricoides against selected enteric gram negative bacteria isolated from diarhoeic children attending Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-02)Background Rotheca myricoides, commonly called blue glory bower or blue butterfly bush, is a suckering evergreen shrub with a somewhat open habit which grows rapidly to 6-10' tall and as wide in its native habitat but ... -
Assessment of hygiene practices and their effectiveness in slaughter places and butcheries in Nebbi district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Hygiene in slaughter places and meat sale outlets is important in order to ensure that meat meant for human consumption is safe and does not expose humans to any health hazard. A cross-sectional study survey was carried ... -
Evaluating the structural basis for the secretion of substances through bacterial secretion systems.
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Protein secretion systems are essential for the growth of bacteria and are used in an array of processes. Bacterial secretion systems are protein complexes present on the cell membranes of ... -
Comparative evaluation of the quality of oocytes retrieved from bovine ovaries by different oocyte retrieval methods from selected slaughter house in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The study was thought to evaluate quantity and quality of oocytes from bovine ova retrieved by different methods from selected slaughter house in Kampala. Three oocyte retrieval methods that was aspiration, ovary slicing ... -
Determining the normal hematological indices of healthy goats in Nagojje sub-county Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Aim: Therefore, the main purpose of this study was to establish normal hematological indices for health goats reared on a farm in Nagojje sub county Mukono district. Materials and Methods: A total of 92 healthy animals ... -
Antibacterial and antifungal activities of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Aspilia mossambicensis from Hoima district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Current strategies to overcome the global problem of antimicrobial resistance include research in finding new and innovative antimicrobials from plants. This study was carried out to determine the antimicrobial activity ... -
Acute dermal toxicity of the aqueous leaf extract of Azadirachta Indica used locally in treatment of Acne
(Makerere University, 2021-01)In developing countries, herbal medicines are largely prioritized due to cultural acceptability, ready availability and low cost.Although some herbal medicines have promising potential and are widely used, many ...
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