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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 ... -
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 ... -
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of an ethanolic extract of aerial parts of oxygonum sinuatum in albino mice
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Oxygonum sinuatum locally called Kafumita bagenda, is traditionally used for relieving pain and inflammation in conditions including tonsillitis, wounds and boils. The study aimed at evaluating the anti-inflammatory and ... -
Antibacterial activity and phytochemical composition of crude acqueous, ethanolic and methanolic extracts of leaves and seeds of rotheca myricoides against selected enteric gram negative bacteria isolated from diarhoeic children attending Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-02)Background Rotheca myricoides, commonly called blue glory bower or blue butterfly bush, is a suckering evergreen shrub with a somewhat open habit which grows rapidly to 6-10' tall and as wide in its native habitat but ... -
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 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 ... -
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 Psorospermum febrifugum leaf extract against Staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile pathogen capable of causing a wide range of diseases. In recent years, the emergence of resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains to many antibiotics has been observed worldwide. Indigenous ... -
Antibacterial activity of raw honey from Rulindo district, Rwanda against staphylococcus Aureus and Escherichia coli
(Makerere University, 2019-09)This study was carried out to evaluate the antibacterial activity of raw honey from northern Rwanda against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli strains. The antibacterial activity was evaluated using modified ... -
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 ... -
Antibacterial and antifungal activities of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Aspilia mossambicensis from Hoima district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Current strategies to overcome the global problem of antimicrobial resistance include research in finding new and innovative antimicrobials from plants. This study was carried out to determine the antimicrobial activity ... -
Antibacterial and antifungal activities of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of conyza sumatrensis from Namayingo District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Current strategies to overcome the global problem of antimicrobial resistance include research in finding new and innovative from plants. This study was carried out to determine the antibacterial activity of the aqueous ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 resistance : a case study on archived staphylococcus aureus isolates at the Jinja Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Bacterial infections are leading global cause of mortality and morbidity in Uganda. The injudicious use of conventional antibiotics in treatment of these infections has led to increased antimicrobial resistance. Staphylococcus ... -
Antimicrobial resistance of bacterial uropathogens isolated from adult outpatients with febrile illness at mulago national referral hospital kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Urinary tract infection has been one of the most common bacterial disease worldwide, this infection has been reported in all age groups and both sexes. Cross sectional study design was conducted from September to November ... -
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 ... -
Antiretroviral drug induced hepatitis among patients attending Antiretroviral Therapy Clinic at Uganda Martyrs Hospital, Lubaga, Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-06)Drug-induced liver injury remains a significant clinical challenge and is the leading cause of acute liver failure in most countries. The liver is a key organ required for normal homeostasis as well as for the metabolism ...