School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) Collection: Recent submissions
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Effect of sputum characteristics, transportation time and HIV status on rapid detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in resource limited settings
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Globally, Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most devastating infectious diseases and its eradication is still a challenge given the limitations of the current diagnostic technologies and capacities. Sputum characteristics ... -
Insecticide resistance and KDR mutations in malaria vector from different transmission sites in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Background: Despite the development of various interventions aimed at the control of the malaria vector the African Region continues to carry a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. This has been ... -
Differentiation patterns of Trypanosoma Brucei field isolates
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The developmental biology of differentiation is a universal biological process that allows cells to adapt to different environments and to perform specific functions. In the life cycle of T. brucei, this process is tightly ... -
Identification of diagnostic markers for Fusarium xylarioides, the cause of coffee wilt disease in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Fusarium xylarioides Steyaert is the causative agent of coffee wilt disease, scientifically known as trecheomycosis. This pathogen has two races, each specific to a particular coffee species; race 1 is pathogenic to Robusta ... -
Optimization and evaluation of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) system for detection of Pseudocercospora angolensis in citrus cinensis
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Pseudocercospora angolensis causes Pseudocercospora leaf and fruit spot disease in citrus which can result in up to 100% yield loss. Early diagnosis of this disease is vital for effective control. This study aimed at ... -
Development of novel microsatellite DNA markers for first insight into the population genetic structure of bean leaf beetle ootheca mutabilis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Ootheca mutabilis leaf beetles have emerged economically important pests on common bean due to their voracious feeding. The adults defoliate leaves and larvae feed on roots leading to high yield losses and complete crop ... -
Prevalence of helicobacter pylori cytotoxic-associated genes and its association with treatment outcomes amongst dyspeptic patients in South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a gram-negative fastidious bacteria that infect the stomach. H. pylori virulent strains is associated with severe gastritis, ulcerative disease and the upper gastrointestinal malignancies. ... -
Comparison of Widal's test and bacterial culture as diagnostic tests for typhoid fever in humans and investigation of antimicrobial resistance of salmonella typhi isolates from patients attending private health facilities in Mbale City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Due to lack of microbiology facilities, private health facilities in Mbale City are still depending on the Widal’s test that is no longer recommended to diagnose typhoid fever, a disease that is responsible for about 200,000 ... -
Temporal dynamics of enterobacteriaceae antimicrobial resistance at the human-pig interface in peri-urban Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) leads to increased mortality, morbidity and health expenditure. Globally, there is an increasing concern over AMR which is claiming 700,000 people every year and this is projected to 10,000,000 ... -
Hot water therapy and meristem shoottip culture techniques for elimination of cassava viral pathogens
(2018-10)Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) are two main viruses affecting Cassava productivity in many agro ecologies of Uganda. Phytosanitary procedures to eliminate these viruses from infected ... -
Antiretroviral resistance mutation profiles among drug regimens and HIV-1 Subtypes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Antiretroviral drug resistance is highly considered as a key limiting factor in HIV management because of its varying impact across drug regimens and HIV-1 subtypes. In Uganda, there is a paucity of data on how this factor ... -
Effectiveness of RNA interference against black Sigatoka in transgenic dessert banana
(Makerere University, 2019)Black Sigatoka (BS) caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis [M. fijiensis] is a worldwide foliar disease constraint of banana and plantain, leading to 30-50% yield losses. Control of BS through spraying with mineral oil-based ... -
Occurrence of cassava mosaic geminiviruses and cassava brown streak viruses in cassava and wild plant species in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015)Cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) is an important food and cash crop worldwide. Currently cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) caused by Cassava brown streak ipomoviruses (CBSVs) and cassava mosaic disease (CMD) caused by ... -
Evaluation of process procedures of selected medicinal plants used for treating malaria fevers in Tororo district
(Makerere University, 2015-03)Background: Despite widespread utilization of medicinal plants globally, there is insufficient documentation regarding their efficacy and standard processing procedures (SPP)-leading to products with variable levels of ... -
Production methods, physico-chemical properties and microbial quality of bongo, a fermented milk product produced in Pallisa District
(Makerere University, 2015-03)Production of fermented milk products using traditional methods has been carried out since time immemorial across the world. One of such products is bongo, a yogurt-like traditionally fermented dairy product produced and ... -
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 cystic echinococcosis in selected pastoral and agro-pastoral districts of Uganda
(JSciMed Central, 2016-05-10)A cross sectional ultrasound screening survey for human cystic echinococcosis (CE) was undertaken in the pastoral dist ricts of Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripirit and Amudat in Karamoja sub-region; and agro-pastoral communities ... -
Improving productivity of small East African goats using native browse species
(Makerere University, 2015-12)Despite the socio economic importance of goats to the livelihoods of the people especially in the rural communities, their productivity in terms of meat production is low (UNDP, 2007). This has mainly been attributed to ... -
Incidence, yield loss and economic injury levels of key insect pests of hot pepper (scotch bonnet) in major growing Districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-10)Hot pepper, scotch bonnet is considered among the high valued nontraditional cash crops grown by farmers in Uganda. Its production however is constrained by insect pests, diseases coupled with poor agronomic practices. ... -
Seroprevalence and risk factors for brucellosis in cattle and humans in selected districts of Jimma zone, Southwest Ethiopia
(Makerere University, 2014-09)A cross-sectional study was carried out in two selected areas of Jimma zone from February 2014 to May 2014 to determine sero-prevalence of Brucellosis and associated risk factors in cattle and humans. A total of 348 blood ...