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Investigating Metabolic and Molecular Ecological Evolution of Opportunistic Pulmonary Fungal Coinfections: Protocol for a Laboratory-Based Cross-Sectional Study
(JMIR, 2023-12)
Background: Fungal-bacterial cocolonization and coinfections pose an emerging challenge among patients suspected of having
pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB); however, the underlying pathogenic mechanisms and microbiome ...
Retention in care, viral suppression and factors associated with viral non-suppression among refugee adolescents infected with HIV at Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in Kikuube District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Introduction: Compared to HIV positive non-refugee adolescents, refugee adolescents are generally less likely to receive antiretroviral therapy, and access to the drugs is often inconsistent (UNHCR, 2015). This study aimed ...
Prevalence and factors associated with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis among post tuberculosis lung disease patients at Makerere University Lung Institute
(Makerere University, 2024)
Introduction: As of 2021, there were around 10.6 million incident cases of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, listing it as the leading cause of infectious-related death worldwide. Despite receiving a microbiological cure, ...
Effect of COVID-19 and related interventions on access to veterinary antimicrobials and clinical services for management of common poultry diseases by poultry farmers in Hoima District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)
Background
The poultry industry is an important contributor to daily human protein requirements as meat and eggs consumed. Among the major animal source foods in Hoima district, those from poultry rank highest. Unfortunately, ...
Prevalence and factors associated with underweight status among infants in Tororo District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)
INTRODUCTION
Underweight in infants increases the risk of mortality (WHO, 2010 ). Globally, 16% of children below five years are underweight of these 17% are in developing countries and 21% in Sub – Sahara Africa ...
Prevalence and outcomes of gastrectomy at Mulago National Referral Hospital; A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2024)
Background: Gastrectomy is a surgical procedure performed for various conditions of the stomach and duodenum. Despite its widespread use, there needs to be more data reporting in-hospital outcomes associated with gastrectomy ...
Prevalence of Nasal Carriage of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Among Patients, Health Care Workers and Patients’ Care Takers at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, South Western Uganda
(Archives of Clinical and Medical Microbiology, 2023-10-24)
Background Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of Gram-positive bacterium that is genetically different from other strains of Staphylococcus aureus by virtue its capability to overcome the actions ...
Bacteriological profle, antibiotic susceptibility and factors associated with neonatal Septicaemia at Kilembe mines hospital, Kasese District Western Uganda
(BMC, 2021)
Introduction: Neonatal septicaemia is one of the most common leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality
in developing countries. It is estimated to afect more than 30 million people worldwide annually, potentially ...
Status of pulmonary fungal pathogens among individuals with clinical features of pulmonary tuberculosis at Mbarara University Teaching Hospital in Southwestern Uganda
(Therapeutic advances in infectious disease, 2021)
Background: Pulmonary mycoses are important diseases of the respiratory tract caused by
pulmonary fungal pathogens. These pathogens are responsible for significant morbidity and
mortality rates worldwide; however, less ...
Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Molecular Characterization of Klebsiella pneumoniae in Clinical Isolates at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2019)
Background: Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of the most frequent opportunistic pathogens causing a range of infections and being resistant for beta-lactamases (ESBL) and Carbapenemases. Aim: The aim of the present study was ...