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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 ...
Lack of association between fluconazole susceptibility and ERG11 nucleotide polymorphisms in cryptococcus neoformans clinical isolates from Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)
Over 50% of Ugandan HIV-infected patients die due to cryptococcal meningitis [CM]-related complications. Fluconazole is the drug of choice for CM monoprophylaxis in resource-limited settings such as Uganda. Emerging ...
Determination of Rubella virus strains associated with congenital birth defects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-19)
Rubella, a vaccine-preventable viral disease, is a highly contagious childhood disease caused by
the rubella virus that is still prevalent in all regions except the Americas, where it has been
eradicated. Rubella is a ...
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 ...
Antimicrobial resistance profiles of Escerichia coli in different farming systems in Kamuli and Isingiro districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-16)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global crisis, as new forms of resistance emerge and are
spreading quickly between continents. The problem of AMR is vast in developing countries,
where the burden of infectious ...
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 ...
Genetic evolution of influenza A H9N2 viruses isolated from domestic poultry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08-10)
A(H9N2) avian influenza A viruses were first detected in Uganda in 2017 and have since
established themselves in live bird markets. The aim of this study was to establish the
subsequent genetic evolution of H9N2 viruses ...
Sero-prevalence and risk factors associated with Brucella Canis infection in dogs in Zombo District, Northwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)
Canine brucellosis is an infectious debilitating disease of economic and public health significance in dogs worldwide. In Uganda, no systematic study has been conducted to establish the occurrence of the condition in dog ...
Spatial and temporal distribution of foot and mouth disease in cattle in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-07-12)
Background: Foot and Mouth disease is a notifiable transboundary disease, which is endemic in a large area of Sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda. Recently, the disease has emerged from new areas, with a high impact, ...
Molecular characterisation of human respiratory adeno viruses in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)
Background: Human adenoviruses (HAdV) are a diverse group of viruses causing a broad range of infections of the respirator y, urogenital, gastrointestinal tracts, and keratoconjunctivitis. Currently there are over 69 ...