School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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. ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Spatial distribution of pulmonary tuberculosis patients with delays to seeking evaluation in five referral hospitals of Uganda and the associated predictors.
(Makerere University, 2021-11)Background: Decreasing tuberculosis (TB) transmission requires interventions targeting communities with greatest need. Understanding spatial distribution and predictors of pulmonary TB patient’s (PTB) delays seeking ... -
Insilico identification, characterisation of plasmodium falciparum hypothetical proteins and their assessment as molecular targets for malaria vaccine
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This thesis focused on malaria vaccinology and employed reverse vaccinology and molecular techniques to predict potential vaccine candidates against P. falciparum malaria. Reverse vaccinology is fundamentally an in silico ... -
Microbial and physicochemical quality of water in selected swimming pools in Kampala Metropolitan City
(Makerere University, 2023)Despite swimming pools being a health risk facility, no elaborate studies had been done to determine water quality of swimming pools in Kampala metropolitan city Uganda. A cross-sectional study was done to determine the ... -
Utility of the Taqman Array Card and characterisation of pathogens in humans with acute febrile illness
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Introduction: Attributing a causative agent to any Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) in a timely manner remains challenging, yet an important task towards clinical care and public health response. Therefore, there is need for a ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices about nosocomial infections and antibiotic susceptibility among Staphylococcus aureus isolated from surfaces in Nakasongola Military Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Antibiotic resistance in nosocomial infection (NI) management is a major problem globally. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices about nosocomial infections, antibiotic resistance and to ... -
Evaluation of somatic embryo production in three elite cassava farmer preferred Ugandan genotypes (Nasse13, Narocass1, and Nase19) and genetic transformation of Narocass1 using agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer
(Makerere University, 2023-05-15)Friable embryogenic callus (FEC) production is a prerequisite for the genetic transformation of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), however, its induction first requires the generation of organised embryogenic structures ... -
Biosecurity knowledge, attitudes and practices of livestock farmers on selected farms of Kamwenge District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-15)Worldwide, infectious are diseases are on the rise, hence strengthening farm biosecurity is vital to stabilize livestock production, protect economies, human health, the environment, and social cultural values. Limited ... -
Prevalence of sickle cell traits in samples from Western Uganda and validation of one spot restriction fragment length polymorphism assay at the Central Public Health Laboratories
(Makerere University, 2023-04-12)The sickle cell trait gene in population poses a future threat of sickle cell disease in children whenever there is pairing of carrier/trait parents. Most of the patients seeking sickle cell disease and trait testing are ... -
Evaluation of cloud marketing as an avenue for sale of chicken by smallholder farmers in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2023-01-20)The purpose of this study was to evaluate cloud marketing as an avenue for sale of chicken from smallholder farms in Kampala City, Uganda. Four consistent meat producing chicken farmers were randomly selected from 13 ... -
Genetic determinants of protein digestibility in selected sorghum multi-parent advanced generation intercross (magic) population
(Makerere University, 2022-11-29)Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is a cereal consumed all over the world especially in arid and semi-arid areas where it is a staple food. It is also used as fodder for animals in the developed countries and also as a merging ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility profile of klebsiella species associated with mastitis in cattle from Ssembabule District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-30)Mastitis is one of the major burdens affecting the dairy sector lowering both the quality and quantity of milk. In an attempt to manage or prevent mastitis, farmers have resorted to frequent and irrational use of antimicrobial ...