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Cryopreservation of African lungfish (protopterus aethiopicus) sperm using egg yolk, skimmed milk extenders and dimethyl-sulfoxide and glycerol cryoprotectants
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
This study aimed at establishing the effects of cryopreservation on the spermatozoa quality of lungfish semen using two extenders and two cryoprotectants. Egg yolk and skimmed milk extenders both at 10% concentration, ...
Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of crude extract of Phyllanthus amarus plant against Salmonella typhi and Staphylococcus aureus isolated from patients attending Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Apart from being used for the treatment of Malaria fevers, herbal preparation of Ugandan Phyllanthus amarus whole plant is widely used by local communities in central Uganda for the treatment of typhoid and skin infections. ...
Antibacterial activity of Kigelia Africana Methanolic, Ethanolic, and Aqueous extracts against Pseudomonas Aeroginosa and Staphylococcus Aureus isolated from the wounds of the diabetic patients attending care in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
African plant Kigelia africana belonging to the family Bignoniaceae is widely distributed in South, Central, and West Africa. Different parts of K. africana have been used for various medicinal purposes by ethnic groups ...
Evaluation of the performance of the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov) IgM/IgG test kit for use in testing Covid-19 in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Globally, the response to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome- Cov-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic is highly limited by diagnostic methods. Currently, World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of molecular assays for ...
Sero-prevalence of salmonella Typhi and its associated factors in patients presenting with febrile illnesses at Kisenyi heath Centre IV, Kampala Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Typhoid fever is known associated with significant morbidity and mortality and has led to various epidemics over the last 10 years in Uganda. It is also recognized that a delay in diagnosis and institution of appropriate ...
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of selected bacteria isolated from air conditioners in buildings in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
This study was conducted to assess the bacterial quality of air conditioning units and indoor air of selected buildings in Kampala city. In addition, the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of selected bacteria were ...
Association of ABH non-secretor phenotype with re-occurrence of urinary tract infections among patients at Mulago Hospital, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-05-19)
Background: ABO Blood group antigens are expressed on red blood cells however, these antigens can also be expressed on other cells especially epithelial cells and also mucosal secretions. In many human populations 80% are ...
Prevalence and sensitivity patterns of Salmonella species isolated from roasted and raw chicken meat from selected roadsides in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05-01)
Background: The demand for poultry products has increased in the recent past especially as more people realize the nutritional and economic value of chicken and their products. Consequently, many poultry farms and vendors ...
Factors affecting ART adherence among youths living with HIV and receiving care from Kawempe home care in Kawempe division, Kampala- Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
HIV infected youths have survived to older age although problems with their routines of adherence to Antiretroviral therapy. Available data on ART adherence in youths have been recorded around ...
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 ...