Browsing School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) Collection by Issue Date "2021-01"
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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 ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of diabetes mellitus among HIV patients on anti-retroviral therapy at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Africa has a high prevalence of both human immunodeficiency virus and non-communicable diseases but in Uganda there are few data on co-morbid non-communicable diseases like diabetes mellitus among HIV patients on anti-retroviral ... -
Prevalence of Nosema species in Apis Mellifera in three agroecological zones of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Nosema species is an obligate fungal parasite of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). It infects the gut epithelium cells of the middle gut of the host causing Nosemosis. The disease causes reduction in nutrient uptake and ... -
Prevalence of syphilis and associated risk factors among pregnant women attending Antenatal Care at Kawaala Health Centre IV in Kampala Capital City Authority,Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Background:Syphilis and its outcomes remains a serious monster in pregnant women given its association with adverse effects such as stillbirth, neonatal death and spontaneous abortions among others. This study was conducted ... -
Prevalence of urinary tract infections and antimicrobial resistance of common uropathogens to frequently used antimicrobial drugs among patients attending Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) remain to be one of the most common infections diagnosed in outpatients as well as hospitalized patients in Uganda. Current recommendations for empirical therapy for community-acquired urinary ... -
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 ... -
Sero-protection of Hepatitis B vaccine and factors associated with vaccine failure among vaccinated medical students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Hepatitis B virus infection is a major global health problem which is known to cause liver failure, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Production of HbsAb which is stimulated by HBV vaccine provides sero- protection ... -
Seroprevalence of pathogenic Leptosira and associated risk factors among febrile dogs presented at small animal clinics in Kampala metropolitan area, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)There is significant evidence of leptospirosis in humans and animals in Uganda, with animal-human interactions being pointed out as potential sources of leptospirosis for humans. In this regard, studies have been conducted ... -
Seroprevalence of Pathogenic leptospira Serovars among owned Asymptomatic dogs in urban and periurban Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Leptospirosis in Uganda is an emerging yet neglected zoonosis especially in companion animals such as dogs, with the first clinical case being reported in 2017. In recent years, dogs have become popular pets and potentially ... -
A survey of a range of proteins that are upregulated during stress and their mechanistic role in causing protein folding diseases
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Stress is the body's method of reacting to a condition such as a threat, challenge or physical and psychological barrier. According to the World Health Organization, stress has been dubbed the Health Epidemic of the 21st ... -
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 ... -
The use of HLA-1 structures in the design of a computer based liver stage malaria vaccine
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Malaria is the most prevalent parasitic infection on earth with at least 40% of the world`s population at risk of infection, annually. It is currently the leading cause of morbidity in Uganda with 90-95% of the total ...