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Carbapenem resistance genes in campylobacter coli and campylobacter jejuni isolated from chickens, and diarrheal children aged less than five years in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Campylobacter is one of the leading causes of food-borne diseases in humans worldwide. Like other zoonotic bacteria, Campylobacter has the potential to act as reservoirs and vehicles for the transmission of antimicrobial ...
Powerplex® fusion (5c) 21 autosomal Short Tandem Repeat (STR) allele frequencies database and its forensic statistics for the Ugandan population
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Whereas STR allele frequencies database are used in human DNA relationship testing for accurate calculation of probability of identity, there is no published autosomal STR allele frequencies data based on the higher ...
Challenges causing laboratory non-conformances affecting implementation of quality management systems towards accreditation in Teso Sub-Region, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Uganda has made significant progress in implementing quality management systems (QMS) in clinical laboratories, resulting in 38 accredited facilities. Despite these advancements, challenges persist, impeding the attainment ...
Prevalence and predisposing factors of selected tick-borne diseases of cattle in Masaka District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) are of great importance worldwide with a lot of impact on livestock production since they cause estimated annual losses of USD 13.9-18.7 billion. TBDs affect over 80% of cattle population worldwide ...
A cross-sectional study of paratuberculosis in cattle from selected districts of Western Uganda and analysis of potential virulence of selected strains
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
Paratuberculosis (Johne’s Disease) caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is a devastating disease in many animals but most especially dairy cattle with serious economic losses in production. The disease ...
Prevalence of cryptosporidium oocysts, C.meleagridis and the predisposing factors among layer chicken in Kira municipality Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
Cryptosporidium is an opportunistic parasite that affect a wide range of animal species including poultry and some species of the parasite are potentially zoonotic. Cryptosporidiosis has been reported in several avian spp. ...
Prevalence of SARS CoV-2 and its Predisposing Factors Among Incoming Travelers at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda: A Retrospective Study
(Makerere University, 2023-11-20)
The testing for SARS CoV-2 infections at points of entry has been a key strategy to control COVID-19 from entering countries. In order to determine the prevalence of SARS CoV-2 and its predisposing factors among travelers ...
Prevalence of Suspected Lesions for Bovine Tuberculosis (2019- 2021), and Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Cattle Keepers and Abattoir Workers towards Bovine Tuberculosis in Wau Western Bahr El Ghazal State, South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2023-12-05)
Bovine tuberculosis (BTB) is an infectious zoonotic and chronic bacterial disease reported widely in cattle and other animal species globally. The prevalence of BTB is known to be highest in developing countries, especially ...
Prevalence and patterns HIV-1 drug resistance among patients experiencing persistent low-level viremia on first-line antiretroviral therapy in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)
The emergence of HIV-1 drug resistance during the course of antiretroviral therapy limits the success of treatment programs. Evidence has shown that HIV infected people experiencing periods of persistent low-level viremia ...
Investigation of the virulence markers and drivers enabling Escherichia Coli to cause neonatal and postweaning piglet diarrhea in Mukono and Masaka Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
Piggery production is highly constrained by diseases with diarrhea in piglets being a major condition resulting in economic losses and piglet mortalities to smallholder farmers in Uganda. This cross-sectional study was ...