Academic submissions (CoVAB): Recent submissions
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Genotypes of Hepatitis B Virus in Sera of patients positive for HbsAg at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital between January-April, 2019
(Makerere University, 2022)Hepatitis B virus infection is a serious disease that manifests clinically either as an acute hepatitis or in various chronic conditions causing approximately 650,000 deaths worldwide every year. About 10% of the Uganda’s ... -
Evaluation of nanoparticles and phages as candidate therapeutic agents for carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Centred on the current rate of antibiotics production and approvals, it is anticipated that by 2050 up to 10 million people could die annually due to multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens. One of the notable examples of ... -
Trypanosoma Brucei Brucei : host interactions associated with biological barrier traversal
(Makerere University, 2022)Trypanosoma brucei, the causative agents of African Trypanosomiasis cross different biological barriers resulting in serious disorders. This study investigated Trypanosome parasite host interactions associated with biological ... -
Detection of carbapenem resistance due to outer membrane porin alteration in non carbapenemase producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates from Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health concern which compromises the use of antibiotics in the fight against microbes. Carbapenems are the most effective antibiotics for the treatment of clinical infections ... -
Phytochemical composition of Capsicum frutescens and its effect on growth, carcass, organoleptic and feed cost parameters of indigenous and broiler chickens
(2022)Chicken meat is a major source of animal protein and its production has increased globally by 25% in the last decade mostly in Asia and Africa. However, due to the ever-increasing problem of antibiotic resistance, routine ... -
Knowledge and practice of dairy cattle zero grazing farmers in Kabale Municipality, South-western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)The study sought to examine the knowledge and practices of dairy cattle zero grazing farmers in Kabale municipality, Kabale district a south western region in Uganda. There has not been sufficient studies on farmers’ ... -
Characterisation of integrons which potentially mediate dissemination of antibiotic resistance in enterobacteriaceae isolated from healthy community members
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Antibiotic resistance has become a global public health concern, by limiting the number of drugs used to treat bacterial infections. Antimicrobial resistance and multidrug resistance (MDR) therefore increase morbidity and ... -
Isolation of Staphylococcus Aureus and factors for colonization at a selected animal clinic in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) colonizes numerous body sites and is one of the most frequently isolated bacteria associated with nosocomial infections worldwide. Treatment with antibiotics remains the ... -
Morphological and molecular identification of forensically important insect species (Diptera) in Kampala, Uganda using Mitochondrial Cytochrome Oxidase I Gene
(Makerere University, 2021-02-26)Insects attracted to corpses may provide important indications of the period post death otherwise called post-mortem interval (PMI), criminal event reconstruction, solving criminal cases, corpse movement and cases of ... -
Association between malaria preventive treatment regimens in pregnancy and plasmodium falciparum drug resistance mediating polymorphisms in Busia district, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-06)Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with monthly sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) is recommended for malaria-endemic parts of Africa, but efficacy is compromised by resistance and, in recent trials, ... -
Molecular characterization, antibiotic susceptibility and phage sensitivity of Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from colibacillosis cases
(Makerere University, 2021-02-22)Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) cause extra-intestinal infections collectively known as colibacillosis, which result into significant economic losses for the poultry industry. The aim of this study was to characterize ... -
Seroprevalence of brucellosis in humans, knowledge and practices among patients and medical practitioners in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03-05)Brucellosis is an endemic zoonotic disease of public health and veterinary importance with significant economic losses such as therapy costs, lost income due to time lost by patients away from daily activities and reduced ... -
Seroprevalence and factors associated with brucellosis in cattle, goats and sheep in Karenga subcounty, Kaabong District
(Makerere University, 2021-03-10)Worldwide, brucellosis is a zoonotic disease of great public health and economic importance. It is one of the seven priority zoonoses in Uganda. This study was conducted in Karenga sub-county, Kaabong district. The main ... -
Molecular cloning and recombinant protein expression of 9-lipoxygenase gene from solanum tuberosum in pichia pastoris yeast cells
(Makerere University, 2021-03-05)Lipoxygenases (LOX) are ubiquitous non-heme Iron-containing dioxygenases that catalyze the addition of molecular oxygen to Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) such as Linoleic acid to form Oxylipins that possess anti-microbial ... -
The role of social capital in livestock development
(Makerere University, 2015-11)Social capital contributes to development through increasing productivity, facilitating coordination and common purpose. However in Uganda, Government and NGO extension systems had not given it due regard. This was probably ... -
Prevalence and risk factors associated with occurrence of Camel Brucellosis in Mudug Pastoral Region, Somalia
(2018-10)Brucellosis a zoonotic disease is primarily a disease of cattle and goats/sheep. Camels however are also infected by B. abortus and B. melitensis, which are from ruminants. A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine ... -
Diet selection strategies of Grauer's Gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri) in relation to nutritional benefits and exposure to hepatotoxic phytochemical in Mount Tshiabirimu Forest, Virunga National Park, DRC
(2018-10-01)The study aimed at understanding nutritional benefits and challenges encountered by the current population of Grauer’s gorillas on Mount Tshiabirimu within Virunga National Park. The relative concentrations of selected ... -
Prevalence and risk factors associated with occurrence of camel brucellosis in Mudug Pastoral Region, Somalia
(Makerere University, 2018-10)Brucellosis a zoonotic disease is primarily a disease of cattle and goats/sheep. Camels however are also infected by B. abortus and B. melitensis, which are from ruminants. A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine ... -
Porcine cyticercosis in selected districts of Uganda: Prevalence, pathology and relationship with human epilepsy
(Makerere University, 2018-12)Taenia solium is a cestode that is zoonotic with the adult tapeworms found in human being (taeniasis) and larval stage cysts found in pigs (Porcine cysticercosis) or in humans (human cysticercosis). It is therefore a great ... -
Factors leading to misuse of developed water resources in the cattle corridor, Uganda
(2018-10)Water is a fundamental resource in the cattle corridors worldwide. In Uganda, a number of water facilities have been developed in the cattle corridor. Despite this, there is persistent water shortage limiting cattle ...