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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 ...
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 ...
Prevalence of syphilis and associated risk factors among pregnant women attending Antenatal Care at Kawaala Health Centre IV in Kampala Capital City Authority,Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Background:Syphilis and its outcomes remains a serious monster in pregnant women given its association with adverse effects such as stillbirth, neonatal death and spontaneous abortions among others. This study was conducted ...
Prevalence of Nosema species in Apis Mellifera in three agroecological zones of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Nosema species is an obligate fungal parasite of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). It infects the gut epithelium cells of the middle gut of the host causing Nosemosis. The disease causes reduction in nutrient uptake and ...
Antibacterial and antifungal activities of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Aspilia mossambicensis from Hoima district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Current strategies to overcome the global problem of antimicrobial resistance include research in finding new and innovative antimicrobials from plants. This study was carried out to determine the antimicrobial activity ...
The status of animal welfare practices among poultry farmer’s in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11)
Uganda’s population has increased drastically over the last 10 years, from 17.9 to 41.6 million people increasing the demand for animal products. Consequently, farmers intensified production changing from free range, to ...