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Prevalence and risk factors of Echinococcus granulosus infection in dogs in Moroto and Bukedea Districts in Uganda
(Springer, 2015-10)
A cross sectional study was conducted in Moroto
and Bukedea districts of Uganda from May to September
2013 to determine the prevalence and risk factors of
Echinococcus granulosus infection in dogs. Fresh dog faecal
samples ...
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 ...
Diagnostic performance of four hepatitis B surface antigen CE marked and one WHO prequalified rapid diagnostic tests in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Hepatitis B is a global health problem and as a blood-borne disease, it remains a common cause of viral hepatitis infection, with possible long-term complications of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in patients who ...
Assessment of human and veterinary drug shop sellers’ practices and awareness of antimicrobial resistance : a cross section study in Jinja, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global problem whereby it can affect any person regardless of age, sex, location among other factors. It occurs naturally, although the misuse of antibiotics in humans, animals and ...
Spatio-temporal patterns of anthrax outbreaks in cattle in Kween and Arua Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
A study was done to understand and compare the spatiotemporal patterns of cattle anthrax outbreaks with emphasis on progression, intensity, direction, and hotspot areas in Arua and Kween districts. Data were collected ...
Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites and molecular identification of benzimidazole resistance associated with beta-tubulin gene in adult Haemonchus contortus worms in goats from selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
Gastrointestinal parasites are among the most economically important pathogens of small ruminants causing serious economic losses and animal welfare problems for the livestock industry worldwide. Resistance against the ...
A comparative study of the efficiency and quality of six surfaces in drying Haplochromis SPP. (Nkejje) at Rubare Fish Landing Site in Lake Mburo protected area
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
The study compared the efficiency and quality of the currently used traditional fish drying surface ‘Bare ground’ to five newly modified and improved surfaces in drying Haplochromis spp. (nkeje). The study was done at ...
Ticks and tick-borne diseases of cattle in selected districts of Uganda : zoonotic potential and public health implications
(Makerere University, 2022)
Background: According to the World Health Organization and other international health monitoring bodies, ticks have emerged as a major player in propagating human diseases, yet their involvement in zoonotic disease ...
Frequency of Factor V-Leiden, Prothrombin G20210A, and Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase mutations (c677t) among patients in Mulago sickle cell clinic
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Sickle cell diseases (SCD) is the major cause of death among children under 5 years. Some genetic polymorphisms associated with thrombophilia are known to increase the severity and frequency of this complication in sickle ...
East Coast fever carrier status and Theileria parva breakthrough strains in recently ITM vaccinated cattle in Iganga District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
East Coast fever (ECF), a tick-borne disease caused by Theileria parva (T. parva) is the most important hindrance to the livestock industry in the eastern, central and southern Africa which is the major source of income ...