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Estimating malaria parasite density using actual and assumed white blood cells in Ugandan patients in Tororo district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
White blood cell count plays a major role in the estimation of malaria parasitemia densities therefore it has been recommended by WHO to estimate using the assumed count of 8000cells/ μL due to lack of facilities in the ...
Typhoid fever among patients with malaria attending Kumi Hospital Ongino in Kumi District
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Malaria and typhoid fever are among the most common endemic diseases in the tropics and developing countries. The diseases present with similar signs and symptoms especially during the early stages of typhoid. Because of ...
The use of HLA-1 structures in the design of a computer based liver stage malaria vaccine
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Malaria is the most prevalent parasitic infection on earth with at least 40% of the world`s population at risk of infection, annually. It is currently the leading cause of morbidity in Uganda with 90-95% of the total ...
Larvicidal activity of methanolic leaf extracts of solanum aculeastrum on mosquito larvae
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
Mosquitoes are pestiferous vectors responsible for the transmission of various dreadful diseases like malaria and yellow fever, causing millions of deaths every year. Indiscriminate use of chemical insecticides has resulted ...
Prevalence and associated risk factors of malaria in pregnant women attending antenatal care at Abarilela Health Center III in Amuria, North Eastern 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Malaria and tyhoid fever co-infection among patients seeking health care services at Bukoto H/C III in Kampala City-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
A randomized cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2022 to determine the proportion of patients with malaria and typhoid fever co-infection and to evaluate the risk factors associated with malaria and typhoid fever ...