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Prevalence and associated risk factors of malaria among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Abarilela Health Center lll in Amuria District, Northeastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of malaria in pregnant women attending antenatal care at Abarilela Health Center III in Amuria District in Uganda. Prevalence of malaria ...
Phenotypic and genetic susceptibility patterns of Anopheles gambiae s.l. mosquitoes to carbamates in selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Despite the global decline in malaria cases, the malaria incident rate remains high in
sub-Saharan Africa. The major remedy to deal with malaria has been the control of
malaria vectors through use of insecticides treated ...
Prevalence and risk factors of typhoid fever infection among patients attending Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-08)
Typhoid fever is a systematic infection effecting mankind around the globe, caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi, and remains a significant worldwide cause of morbidity and mortality. It is more endemic in developing ...
Antibacterial activity of undiluted natural honey against opportunistic pathogens causing wound sepsis in humans
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
The antibacterial activity of honey was tested against Gram positive bacteria
(Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli). Agar well
diffusion was the method used. The honey showed antibacterial ...
An In-vivo study to assess the growth performance of Moringa Oleifera leaves and grains of Amaranthus dubius on young Wistar rats
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)
Acute childhood malnutrition remains a big burden in Uganda at the moment with its prevalence being highest in Northern Uganda and this depicts this issue as a major hindrance to societal development thus creating the ...
Isolation of Lytic Phages against Edwardsiella tarda from fish gastrointestinal tract
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
The high occurrence of antimicrobial resistance and emergence of multidrug resistant bacterial pathogens including Edwardsiella species strains has been reported in several studies around the globe. This study was conducted ...
Determination of Antioxidant properties of Uganda Honey and its role in the management of non communicable diseases
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Uganda Honey is being used traditionally in the management of Non communicable diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal diseases, bronchial asthma and wound healing. Development of such ...
Detection of Bacillus thuringiesis from soils obtained from Kabale District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-23)
Bacillus thuringiensis is a ubiquitous, rodshaped, gram positive and spore forming bacterium. Today it’s of importance as its wellknown for its insecticidal properties.it has diverse genetic existence in different geographical ...
Prevalence and risk factors associated with intestinal helminths infestation among children attending Masaka Regional Referral Hospital post covid-19 lockdown in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Intestinal helminth infestations are serious tropical diseases that are often underestimated mostly in developing countries Uganda inclusive. Several factors affect the prevalence of helminth infestation and severity of ...
Identification of selected bacterial isolates obtained from fish farms in different regions of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Aquaculture is a farming system where aquatic plants and animals are grown in a controlled environment, for example, by utilizing ponds. Fish farming refers to a subset of aquaculture and is faced with challenges like fish ...