Browsing by Subject "Bacteraemia"
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Bacteraemia among severely malnourished children infected and uninfected with the human immunodeficiency virus-1 in Kampala, Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2006-11-07)Background: To establish the magnitude of bacteraemia in severely malnourished children, and describe the types of bacteria and antimicrobial sensitivity by HIV status. Method: Isolates were recovered from 76 blood specimens. ... -
Bacteraemia among severely malnourished children infected and uninfected with the human immunodeficiency virus-1 in Kampala, Uganda
(BioMed Central, 2006)BACKGROUND: To establish the magnitude of bacteraemia in severely malnourished children, and describe the types of bacteria and antimicrobial sensitivity by HIV status. METHOD: Isolates were recovered from 76 blood ... -
Bacterial aetiology and outcome of severe pneumonia among children aged 2-59 months admitted to the Acute Care Unit, Mulago Hospital
(2006-05)Introduction: Acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRI) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the "under fives" worldwide, accounting for 10-30% of childhood deaths. Pneumonia contributes up to 50% of all ... -
Prevalence and aetiology of Bactereamia among children with Lymphomas on Cancer Chemotherapy at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(2009)Introduction: The prevalence of cancers has been noted to be on the increase worldwide. In Africa this increase has mainly been attributed to viral infections especially mv. Lymphomas are currently the commonest childhood ... -
Prevalence and atiology of bacteraemia in severely malnourished children attending Mulago Hospital
(2002)BACKGROUND: Severe malnutrition is a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality especially in developing counties. Severe malnutrition affects 7% of Uganda children below 5 years. During a 3 months study period, 226 ...