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Prevalence and risk factors of diabetes mellitus among HIV patients on anti-retroviral therapy at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Africa has a high prevalence of both human immunodeficiency virus and non-communicable diseases but in Uganda there are few data on co-morbid non-communicable diseases like diabetes mellitus among HIV patients on anti-retroviral ...
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 ...
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 ...
Determinant biological indicators of colony strength in honey bees (Apis mellifera)
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Despite the high demand in both local and international market for honey and its related products,
beekeepers are unable to supply the required volumes. Honey production especially in Uganda
remains suboptimal, several ...
Seroprevalence of pathogenic Leptosira and associated risk factors among febrile dogs presented at small animal clinics in Kampala metropolitan area, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
There is significant evidence of leptospirosis in humans and animals in Uganda, with animal-human interactions being pointed out as potential sources of leptospirosis for humans. In this regard, studies have been conducted ...
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 ...
Exploring diagnostic application of cross-reactivity between Leptospira serovars as used in standard microscopic agglutination test for leptospirosis
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
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 ...
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 ...
Comparative phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of Borassus Aethiopum Ethanolic fruit pulp and shoot extracts on staphylococcus Aureus and Escherichia coli
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Over the years, antibacterial substances of plant origin have a very promising therapeutic prospective and can actually be effectively and efficiently used to treat a wide range of ailments, infectious diseases inclusive ...
Effectiveness of acaricides application methods used on cattle in Buwama subcounty
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
This study was carried out between April 2020 and July 2020 to determine the presence of ticks on cattle and examine the methods and practices of acaricide application to cattle in Buwama sub-county.
Semi-structured ...