Browsing by Subject "Zoonotic diseases"
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Brucellosis at human- domestic animal interface in Greater Bahr El-Ghazal States, South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2019-04)Backgroung: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Brucella spp, mainly Brucella abortus, Brucella melitensis, Brucella suis and Brucella canis. It is endemic in the Mediterranean basin, Middle East countries. In ... -
Ectoparasites of small mammal communities in restored oil prospecting sites in Buliisa and Hoima Districts
(Makerere University, 2015-10)A study of small mammal diversity and their ectoparasites was undertaken in seven restored oil exploration sites within the Albertine Graben between April and August 2013. Small mammals were surveyed using Sherman, Museum ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary health care workers on zoonotic diseases in Bukonzo County, Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2015-11)Background Many factors, including lack of knowledge, have been mentioned as contributing to underdiagnosis and underreporting of zoonotic diseases particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. It is important to understand what ... -
Prevalence and associated risk factors of toxoplasmosis affecting pigs reared by small holder farmers in Wakiso and Mukono Districts of Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Porcine Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii. It leads to pig morbidity and mortality. It is transmitted by eating infected meat, touching surfaces or utensils contaminated by raw meat, ingestion ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of porcine cysticercosis in Kitgum District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Cysticercosis caused by Taenia solium (T. solium) is a neglected zoonotic disease with serious public health implications. It is caused by the larval stage of the pork tapeworm, T. solium. Pigs are intermediate hosts of ... -
Prevalence of leptospirosis among patients attending renal and general outpatient units in Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Leptospirosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by spirochetes, which belong to the genus Leptospira. It is the most widespread zoonosis in the world and is considered a global public health threat. The dynamics of ...