School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) Collection
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Effects of Mondia Whitei as a supplement in egg yolk semen extender on motility and vitality of stored goat semen
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Mondia whitei was used in ancient times as an aphrodisiac even though little scientific evidence existed about its efficacy since then many studies have been carried out to determine its efficacy and be applied in other ... -
Prevalence of extended spectrum β-Lactamase producing Escherichia coli and it’s antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in effluents from Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This was a cross sectional study carried out from March to April 2019 at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala district. Samples of effluents from accessible channels of Mulago National Referral Hospital wards were ... -
Comparative study of histochemical staining of negri bodies using lendrum’s phloxine-tartrazine and fuchsin safranine blue staining methods
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Rabies is a fatal zoonotic disease caused by infection with the rabies lyssavirus, which causes 55,000 human deaths annually worldwide with 95% occurring in Africa and Asia. Diagnosis of rabies started way back in 1880 ... -
Environmental contamination with antimicrobial resistant pathogenic bacteria and Cryptococcus spp isolated from pigeon and marabou stork faecal matter in Mulago Hospital, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Background: Environmental contamination with pathogenic microorganisms in routine medical care settings poses an increased risk of health care associated infections through cross-transmission as most outdoor hospital ... -
Bacterial contamination of laptop computer keyboards used by students of COVAB and CHS, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Laptops computers are ubiquitous in the school setting and have been shown to be contaminated with potentially pathogenic and skin microorganisms. This study was carried out to determine the bacterial contamination of ... -
Anti-bacterial activity of ethanolic extract Of Allium Sativum against archived Salmonella Typhi and Staphylococcus Aureus
(Makerere University, 2019-07)This cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the antibacterial activity of A. sativum on S. typhi and S. aureus. This cross-sectional evaluation was carried out in the microbiology laboratory Mulago, between ... -
Microbial safety of ready to eat fruits in selected streets around Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Background; Food borne diseases contribute significantly to the global burden of morbidity and mortality across the human population especially among children under the age of five years. Geographically, the greatest burden ... -
Isolation of fungi associated with the spoilage of bread and determination of the moisture content of the different types of bread in Kisaasi village-Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-12)ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to isolate and identify the fungi associated with spoilage of commercial bread and determine the moisture content of different types of bread in Kisaasi village Kampala-Uganda. The study ... -
The efficacy of selected antiseptic soaps sold around Wandegeya, Kampala on common skin bacterial contaminants
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The efficacy of selected antiseptic soaps sold around Wandegeya on common skin bacterial contaminants was conducted by agar well diffusion and determination of the MIC. Reference bacterial strains Escherichia coli ... -
Prevalence of antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from poultry birds (chicken) in Kabowa Rubaga division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Poultry farming is one of the fastest growing livestock sectors in Uganda with chicken production being the main type of poultry production. The poultry population of Uganda was projected to be about 32.6 billion birds ... -
Antifungal activity of aqueous and methanolic leaf extracts of African spider flower plant (Cleome gynandra l) on a selected human dermatophytes
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Background; spider flower plant (Cleome gynandra L.) is an edible weed used in some parts of northern Uganda topically for its presumed antifungal activity against Tinea capitis. The aim of this study was to determine if ... -
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% ... -
Use of water melon juice to evaluate functional membrane integrity of bull epididymal sperm
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Artificial insemination is a reproductive technology that is increasingly being used in developing countries. This is due to its advantages over nature breeding. However its use is still low in Uganda as compared to other ... -
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, ... -
Bacteria associated with wound Sepsis and their Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among patients attending Mulago Hospital Outpatient department
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Background: Wound sepsis is one of the most common infection in which bacterial flora proliferates and delay the wound healing process. It is a major complication of wounds with significant increase in costs, morbidity and ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of the anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activity of polypore mushrooms from Kibaale district
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Several natural-synthetic antimicrobial agents have been isolated, developed to kill pathogenic microorganisms effectively, but global antimicrobial resistance is an increasing public health problem. Various specific plants ... -
Antibacterial activity of ethanolic, methanolic and aqueous leaf extracts of Lantana camara from Ibanda, Western Uganda on archived Klebsiella pneumoniae and Streptococcus pneumoniae
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Current strategies to overcome the global problem of antimicrobial resistance include research in finding new antimicrobials from plants. Studies have documented that some plants contain bioactive compounds known as ... -
Post-harvest practices and aflatoxin presence in groundnuts from selected households in Alebtong district northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Aflatoxins exposure has had a devastating impact on human and animal health globally; chronic exposure to aflatoxins particularly leads to many health effects such as hepatotoxicity, teratogenicity, immunosuppression and ... -
Bacterial safety of door handles/knobs in selected public toilets in down town Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The bacterial safety of door handles/knobs in public toilets is still a major concern and a threat to the public health. Public toilet door handles/knobs serve as active vehicles in the transmission of pathogenic bacteria ...
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