Browsing School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) Collection by Issue Date "2021-02"
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Antimicrobial activity of Moringa Oleifera seed extract against Escherichia Coli, Enterococcus Faecalis isolated from well-water sources in Makindye Division
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The aim of this study was to determine the antimicrobial activity of the ethanolic extract of Moringa oleifera seeds against selected microorganisms (Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis) that were isolated from water ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of the welfare of goats in Lyama sub-county, Budaka district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study set out to assess the hitherto unknown welfare of goats in Lyama sub-county, Budaka district where they are kept mainly for subsistence. The welfare of goats was assessed using parameters included in the welfare ... -
Asymptomatic staphylococcus aureus surgical wound infections among post caesarean section mothers at the Gynaeccology and Obstetric wards of Kisenyi health center iv, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Background: Surgical site infection is one of the hospital acquired infections that threatens health systems. The treatment for such infections is majorly based on antibiotics, but Staphylococcus aureus is becoming ... -
Cryopreservation of African lungfish (protopterus aethiopicus) sperm using egg yolk, skimmed milk extenders and dimethyl-sulfoxide and glycerol cryoprotectants
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study aimed at establishing the effects of cryopreservation on the spermatozoa quality of lungfish semen using two extenders and two cryoprotectants. Egg yolk and skimmed milk extenders both at 10% concentration, ... -
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 ... -
Exploring diagnostic application of cross-reactivity between Leptospira Serovars as used in standard microscopic agglutination test for Leptospirosis
(Makerere University, 2021-02)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 ... -
Management practices and bacterial contamination of shallow water wells in in Bweyale Town council, kiryandongo district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Bacterial contamination of drinking water is a major public health problem in rural areas of sub- Saharan Africa. Unimproved water sources are a major reservoir of bacterial pathogens such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), ... -
Microbial contamination of homemade Kombucha Tea Beverage consumed cold by residents in Central Ward Mityana Municipality, Mityana District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Kombucha is a fermented, lightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea drink commonly consumed for its supposed health and nutritional benefits with considerable evidence. It’s a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast ... -
Occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility of selected bacteria isolated from mobile phones of health workers from Uganda Martyrs' Hospital Lubaga
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Background: Mobile phones have become part of health professional’s equipment and are used extensively for communication in clinical setting. Mobile phones like any inanimate objects can harbor microorganisms associated ...