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Comparative study of histochemical staining of negri bodies using lendrum’s phloxine-tartrazine and fuchsin safranine blue staining methods
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Rabies is a fatal zoonotic disease caused by infection with the rabies lyssavirus, which causes 55,000 human deaths annually worldwide with 95% occurring in Africa and Asia. Diagnosis of rabies started way back in 1880 ... -
Environmental contamination with antimicrobial resistant pathogenic bacteria and Cryptococcus spp isolated from pigeon and marabou stork faecal matter in Mulago Hospital, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Background: Environmental contamination with pathogenic microorganisms in routine medical care settings poses an increased risk of health care associated infections through cross-transmission as most outdoor hospital ... -
Bacterial contamination of laptop computer keyboards used by students of COVAB and CHS, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Laptops computers are ubiquitous in the school setting and have been shown to be contaminated with potentially pathogenic and skin microorganisms. This study was carried out to determine the bacterial contamination of ... -
Levels and factors that influence record keeping on selected dairy farms in Kyangyenyi sub county Sheema district western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)Record keeping is the important tool in the agricultural sectors especially among dairy farmers, it facilities good accountability of the farm produces and productivity .In developed countries like U.S.A and Louisiana dairy ... -
Comparative assessment of feed formulation among livestock farmers in Kakiri sub – county Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Feed formulation is based various feed standard tables that should be considered for different livestock and each feed is found to be for different categories of livestock. The study intended to make a comparative ... -
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 ... -
Microbial safety of ready to eat fruits in selected streets around Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Background; Food borne diseases contribute significantly to the global burden of morbidity and mortality across the human population especially among children under the age of five years. Geographically, the greatest burden ... -
Isolation of fungi associated with the spoilage of bread and determination of the moisture content of the different types of bread in Kisaasi village-Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-12)ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to isolate and identify the fungi associated with spoilage of commercial bread and determine the moisture content of different types of bread in Kisaasi village Kampala-Uganda. The study ... -
The efficacy of selected antiseptic soaps sold around Wandegeya, Kampala on common skin bacterial contaminants
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The efficacy of selected antiseptic soaps sold around Wandegeya on common skin bacterial contaminants was conducted by agar well diffusion and determination of the MIC. Reference bacterial strains Escherichia coli ... -
Prevalence of antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from poultry birds (chicken) in Kabowa Rubaga division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Poultry farming is one of the fastest growing livestock sectors in Uganda with chicken production being the main type of poultry production. The poultry population of Uganda was projected to be about 32.6 billion birds ... -
Analysis on rural chicken performance under free range system in Kapchorwa district, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)The traditional understanding that chicken production can only be produced through exotic systems like constant vaccination and boosters being given all time around forgetting that natural medication can raise birds properly ... -
Use of laboratory animals in selected secondary schools, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019-12)This study was initiated to gather valuable information regarding the use of laboratory animals in different secondary schools in order to impact on the knowledge and attitudes towards the use of laboratory animals in ... -
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 ... -
Phytochemical composition of selected local herbal medicines indicated for the treatment of candidiasis sold in market stalls in Kawempe Division Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Herbal medicine use in Uganda and the world at large is at its peak because of the documented efficacy, effectiveness, cheap cost and less side effects. The estimates of herbal medicine users in the world is 80% and 60% ... -
Use of water melon juice to evaluate functional membrane integrity of bull epididymal sperm
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Artificial insemination is a reproductive technology that is increasingly being used in developing countries. This is due to its advantages over nature breeding. However its use is still low in Uganda as compared to other ... -
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of enterobacteriaceae isolated from uteri of cattle slaughtered at city abattoir, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-11)This was a cross sectional study with an aim to assess the prevalence of Enterobacteriaceae isolated from the bovine uterus after slaughter and their antibacterial susceptibility at the City abattoir, Kampala. A total ... -
Spatial and temporal patterns of priority bacterial zoonoses between 2009-2018 in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Anthrax and brucellosis remain a significant burden to the public and veterinary health globally. By far, the biggest challenge is faced in the rural communities, in developing nations. In Uganda, anthrax and brucellosis ... -
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, ... -
Bacteria associated with wound Sepsis and their Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among patients attending Mulago Hospital Outpatient department
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Background: Wound sepsis is one of the most common infection in which bacterial flora proliferates and delay the wound healing process. It is a major complication of wounds with significant increase in costs, morbidity and ...
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