Browsing School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) Collection by Issue Date "2021-01"
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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 ... -
Antibacterial activity of aqueous and methanolic extracts of Ficus Natalensis (Natal Fig) stem bark against laboratory archived isolates of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Antimicrobial resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a public health challenge globally. Due to the development of antimicrobial resistance worldwide, natural products from higher plants have traditionally been regarded as ... -
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 ... -
Antibacterial activity of zingiber officinale extract on common bacterial pathogens causing upper respiratory tract infections
(Makerere university, 2021-01)The ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale) is known to be rich in secondary metabolites such as phenolic compounds, volatile sesquiterpenes and monoterpenoids. These specific phytochemicals and essential oils are responsible ... -
Antiretroviral drug induced hepatitis among patients attending art clinic at Uganda martyrs hospital, Lubaga, Kampala district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-01)World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are around 25 million HIV-infected persons in sub-Saharan Africa and an estimated 50 million with chronic induced hepatitis. Therefore this study aims at determining the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Comparative phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of Borassus Aethiopum Ethanolic fruit pulp and shoot extracts on staphylococcus Aureus and Escherichia coli
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Over the years, antibacterial substances of plant origin have a very promising therapeutic prospective and can actually be effectively and efficiently used to treat a wide range of ailments, infectious diseases inclusive ... -
Diagnostic accuracy and acceptability of oral HIV self – testing among adolescents and young people aged 18 to 35 years attending the most at Risk Population Clinic at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Globally, HIV/AIDS is still one of the most devastating problems (Merson, O’Malley, Serwadda, & Apisuk, 2008) and 36.7 million people are living with HIV worldwide. Overtime, HIV testing remains a critical entry point for ... -
Effect of different concentrations of ciprofloxacin and sodium citrate buffer in egg yolk extender on microscopic parameters of bovine sperm
(2021-01)The long-term storage of spermatozoa requires presence of appropriate conditions among which is a buffer and an antibiotic to regulate ph. A number of antibiotics and buffers have been evaluated and found to be effective. ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of ginger and garlic extracts against isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Salmonella species
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Microorganisms are very ubiquitous and they surround man whereas some live inside man among which are the normal flora. Different conditions have made them opportunistic pathogens of virulence and there is continuous drug ... -
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 ... -
Exploring diagnostic application of cross-reactivity between Leptospira serovars as used in standard microscopic agglutination test for leptospirosis
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The microscopic agglutination test (MAT) is widely considered the gold standard techniques for diagnosis of Leptospirosis because of its high specificity, and ability to elucidate the infecting Leptospira species or ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge, attitude and prevalence of helicobacter pylori infection among patients aged 25 and above attending Bugiri main hospital, eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Helicobacter pylori infection is found in half of the world’s population. Its prevalence is highly variable in relation to geography,ethnicity, age and socioeconomic factors and this makes them more susceptible to the ... -
Molecular characterisation of carbapenem resistant escherichia coli isolates from sewage within Mulago national referral hospital, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Escherichia coli, an etiological agent emerging as one of the most frequent cause of fatal bacterial infections affecting both humans and animals. The resistance to carbapenems is mainly associated with enzyme mediated ... -
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 ... -
Nasal carriage of methicillin resistant (staphylococcus aureus) among health care workers at Mulago national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Recent reports highlight an increasing prevalence of Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among patients attending Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) (Kateete et al, 2011). In a health care setting, ... -
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. ...