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In-vitro evaluation of the antioxidant activity of aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of Callistemon citrinus plant
(Makerere University, 2022-11-07)
Above 85% of the countries are estimated to use traditional medicine including herbal medicines. The use of herbal medicines has increased greatly over the past three decades. In Uganda, over 60% of the population seek ...
Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum malaria among positive patients on antiretroviral therapy attending Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Malaria and HIV are among the most important global health problems. Both are
diseases of poverty and share determinants of vulnerability, the two infections overlap
geographically and since Uganda is one the countries ...
Comparing the antibacterial activity of phytochemicals obtained from Bidens Pilosa and Aloe vera on resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
In Uganda, bidens pilosa and aloe vera are edible herbs commonly used as a means of first
aid care in cases of open wounds to combat secondary infection. The growing problem of
antibiotic resistance by Staphylococcus ...
Incidence of positive cases of malaria using MRDT among children between ages one to twelve visiting Moyo General Hospital between June to July in Moyo District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Background. Malaria is one of the most common killer disease that manifest in children without acquired immunity, high fever, chill, severe anemia, hypoglycemia, respiratory and multi organ failure among children. ...
Prevalence trend of HBV and HCV among blood donors donating blood to Gulu Regional Blood Bank in Gulu District
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Blood transfusion is a life-saving therapy but carries the risk of transmission of infections. Screening for hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus is mandatory since they are greatest threats to safety of blood to recipients ...
Sero-prevalence of brucellosis in goats in Kululu Subcounty In Yumbe District
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Brucellosis is endemic in ruminants with devastating economic and public health
impacts ranging from retarded calving and decreased calving rate, culling due to
infertility, decreased milk yield, abortions and still ...
Prevalence of high titre anti – A and anti – B antibodies among blood group O donors at Gulu Regional Blood Bank
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
In many countries, blood group O is considered a universal donor; nevertheless, there have been reported cases of transfusion reactions due to transfusion of group O whole blood and its components in non O recipients. These ...
Staphylococcal contamination and its associated antibiotic profiles among dairy products sold around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Staphylococcus aureus is considered to be a leading cause of food borne illness. Milk and dairy
products are often contaminated with the enterotoxigenic strains of this bacterium. Foodstuff
contamination may occur ...
Aflatoxins and ochratoxins detection in cinnamon spices sold in selected supermarkets in Kira Municipality, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Spices are one of the flavoring components of food in the cooking recipes of different nations that are used daily. Studies have shown that, these ingredients may be contaminated by toxicogenic fungi and subsequent production ...
Detection of aflatoxin and ochratoxin contamination in locally processed spices sold at Owino Market in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
There is a high global concern about Aflatoxin and ochratoxin contamination in food products linked to life-threatening complications such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), endemic nephrotoxicity, DNA adducts, renal tumors, ...