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Prevalence of extended spectrum beta lactamase resistance genes (CTX-M and TEM) among Escherichia coli isolates from Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Introduction
ESBL producing bacteria prevalence is on the rise and ESBL producing E.coli have been implicated in many urinary tract infections as well as septicemia. Such infections may result in prolonged hospital stays, ...
Development of a herbal oral suspension from combined ethanolic extracts of Tamarindus indica and Phyllanthus niruri against uropathogenic Escherichia coli
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Introduction
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most frequent causes of morbidity (Moyo et al., 2010). Global disease burden study of 2019 reported a 48.57% increase in UTIs incidence rate compared to 1990. ...
Prevalence of nitrofurantoin resistance in Escherichia Coli isolates from urinary samples analysed in Makerere Microbiology Laboratory from 2020 to 2023
(Makerere University, 2024)
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of antibiotic resistance in urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a significant public health concern worldwide. Nitrofurantoin is commonly used as a first-line treatment ...