Browsing by Subject "Morbidity"
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Azithromycin for treating uncomplicated typhoid and paratyphoid fever (enteric fever) (Review)
(John Wiley, 2008)Background Enteric fever (typhoid and paratyphoid fever) is potentially fatal. Infection with drug-resistant strains of the causative organism Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi or Paratyphi increases morbidity and mortality. ... -
Bacterial pathogens associated with febrile conditions and their antimicrobial sensitivity pattern in children from Mbale hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Bacterial pathogens constitute a significant public health problem and are important cause of morbidity and mortality in febrile patients. The study was to determine the antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of bacterial ... -
Bedside practice of blood transfusion in a large teaching Hospital in Uganda: An observational study
(Medknow Publications, 2009-07-18)Background: Adverse transfusion reactions can cause morbidity and death to patients who receive a blood transfusion. Blood transfusion practices in Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda is analyzed to see if and when these ... -
Comparison of malaria morbidity before and after indoor residual spraying in Kanungu District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-11)Background: Malaria remains one of the most serious global health problems and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Malaria causes more illness and death than any other single disease in Uganda. In Kanungu district, ... -
Correlating initial venous acid-base levels and anion gap with early outcome of major trauma patients at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2012)Background: Trauma remains a tremendous cause of morbidity and mortality in most countries .Mortality from trauma still remains a major challenge despite substantial improvement in acute trauma care. In Mulago Hospital ... -
Effect of HIV-1 infection on malaria treatment outcome in Uganda patients
(Makerere University Medical School, 2007)Background: Malaria and HIV-1 infection cause significant morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. HIV-1 increases risk for malaria with the risk increasing as immunity declines. The effect of HIV-1 infection on ... -
Effect of ringer’s lactate on maternal and neonatal ph in caesarean section at Mulago Hospital, a randomized trial
(Makerere University, 2012-07)Objective: To compare the effect on mean maternal and neonatal pH, and 24-hour postoperative morbidity, following intraoperative RL vs. NS in caesarean section at Mulago Hospital. Design: A parallel double blind randomized ... -
The effect of the basic care package on morbidity among HIV/AIDS patients seen at Mildmay Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010)Introduction: There are inexpensive interventions incorporated into the HIV basic care package, which have proven to be effective in reducing morbidity among persons with and without HIV. Objective: To assess the effect ... -
Factors affecting performance of village health team members implementing the integrated community case management program in Wakiso District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-09)Background: Optimal performance of Village Health Team (VHT) members implementing community based interventions is desired if a reduction in childhood morbidity and mortality is to be achieved. Little documentation existed ... -
Factors associated with mortality among medical patients admitted to Mulago Hospital with severe sepsis
(Makerere University, 2009)Severe sepsis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients worldwide. Globally, mortality ranges from 30%-70% and in Mulago hospital, mortality is 42%. The high incidence is attributed to ... -
Genetic analysis of Influenza B viruses isolated in Uganda during the 2009–2010 seasons.
(BioMed Central, 2013)Background: Influenza B viruses can cause morbidity and mortality in humans but due to the lack of an animal reservoir are not associated with pandemics. Because of this, there is relatively limited genetic sequences ... -
Initiation and immediate outcome of Kangaroo care for premature infants in Mulago hospital.
(2005)Title: INITIATION AND IMMEDIATE OUTCOME OF KANGAROO CARE FOR PREMATURE INFANTS IN MULAGO HOSPITAL. Introduction Prematurity remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for 1.1 million deaths ... -
The liver in HIV in Africa
(International Medical Press, 2005)As access to antiretroviral therapy improves across the African continent, liver disease is emerging as an important cause of morbidity and mortality among HIV-infected individuals. Although coinfection with hepatitis B ... -
Morbidity, Mortality, and Associated factors among Preterm babies in the first seven days at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-01)Introduction: Preterm birth complications are responsible for a third of pediatric deaths under five years. In Uganda, the preterm birth rate is estimated at 13.6 per 1000 live births. There is a greater need to generate ... -
Nutritional status and its determinants in children under five years of age in Rweibaare Parish, Bushenyi District.
(2005)Under-nutrition and infection are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the developing world. These two problems are interrelated. Under-nutrition compromises barrier function, allowing easier access by pathogens, ... -
Physical assault injury patients admitted in New Mulago Hospital.
(2001-04)Physical assault injury (PAI) is sustained as a result of violence used by one person with intent to cause harm, injury or death to another. Though it is agreed that physical assault injury is a common cause to hospital ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with congenital malaria in newborns aged 1-7 days attending Tororo District Hospital- Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)Introduction: Malaria is the most prevalent infection in Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for a great degree of morbidity and mortality especially in the paediatric population. There is evidence to show that babies born to ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with malaria misdiagnosis among children in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2015)Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda especially among children under five years of age. Reliable diagnosis is essential to reduce this burden. World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines recommend ... -
Short report: assessing the impact of indoor residual spraying on malaria morbidity using a sentinel site surveillance system in Western Uganda
(American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2009)A single round of indoor residual spraying (IRS) using lambda-cyhalothrin was implemented in a district of Uganda with moderate transmission intensity in 2007. Individual patient data were collected from one health facility ...