Browsing School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) Collection by Issue Date "2019-08"
Now showing items 1-19 of 19
-
Anti-salmonella activity of Ethanolic extracts of Eucalyptus globulus and Allium sativum
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Salmonella infections (typhoid fever) are among the leading public health threat in Uganda. Conventional drugs have been effectively used in the treatment of infections however, they are faced with many challenges which ... -
Antibiotic effects of Allium sativum extract and Gentamycin on sperm parameters in ram semen extended with honey
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Synthetic antibiotics, for a long time have been used in semen extender to preserve spermatozoa but have resulted in a number of side effects to both the sperm quality and the female recipients. This study compared the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
E. Coli contamination of consumable ice sold in Nakasero and Kololo Central Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2019-08)A survey on the microbial safety of consumable ice is a study held to assess the potential presence of hazardous microorganisms in both the ice and the consumables in which it dwells at a given point in time. Ice water ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The in-vitro antibacterial activity of root and leaf extracts of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) against some selected bacteria
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) belongs to the family malvaceae and is widely cultivated in India, Africa, American and Brazil for its fibrous fruits containing round, white seeds. This study was carried out to determine the ... -
Isolation and identification of lactic acid bacteria from spontaneous whey and curd to be used as potential sources of starter cultures in Yogurt production process
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The study was conducted to isolate, identify and characterize the lactic acid bacteria present in spontaneous whey and curd. Lactic acid bacteria were isolated from the spontaneous whey and curd samples by serial ... -
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 ... -
Pathogenic bacterial contaminants of handrails and their antibacterial susceptibility patterns in selected areas within Makerere University, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The major source and spread of community acquired infections are fomites. Microbiological investigation into public hand touch surfaces has gained a lot of attention from researchers because contaminated surfaces may act ... -
Performance of a dithionate solubility-based diagnostic test kit for sickle cell disease at Central Public Health Laboratories in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Sickle cell disease refers to a group of red blood cell disorders in people with an abnormal hemoglobin. This is created by a single nucleotide substitution at the sixth codon in the gene for production of hemoglobin. ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of urinary tract infections in febrile children below 10 years attending Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections in the pediatrics population. This study was performed to determine the prevalence of urinary tract infections amongst febrile children below 10 years ... -
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 ... -
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 ...