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Whole genome sequences of multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli isolated in a Pastoralist Community of Western Uganda :

Iramiot, Jacob Stanley; Kajumbula, Henry; Bazira, Joel; Villiers, Etienne P. de; Asiimwe, Benon B. (Busitema University ; Plos One., 2020-05-29)

Background The crisis of antimicrobial resistance is already here with us, affecting both humans and animals alike and very soon, small cuts and surgeries will become life threatening. This study aimed at determine the ...
Annona muricata silver nanoparticles exhibit strong anticancer activities against cervical and prostate adenocarcinomas through regulation of CASP9 and the CXCL1/CXCR2 genes axis.

Gavamukulya, Yahaya; Maina, Esther N.; El-Shemy, Hany A.; Merokac, Amos M.; Kangogo, Geoffrey K.; Magoma, Gabriel; Wamunyokoli, Fred (Busitema University ; IOS Press., 2021-02-06)

BACKGROUND: Green synthesized nanoparticles have been earmarked for use in nanomedicine including for the development of better anticancer drugs. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to undertake biochemical evaluation ...
Prevalence and dynamics of clinically significant bacterial contaminants in herbal medicines sold in East Africa from 2000 to 2020: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Walusansa, Abdul; Asiimwe, Savina; Kafeero, Hussein. M.; Iramiot, J. Stanley; Ssenku, Jamilu. E.; Nakavuma, Jesca. L.; Kakudidi, Esezah. K. (Busitema University ; BMC, 2021)

Background: Infectious diseases remain a leading cause of mortality and morbidity around the world, and those caused by bacteria are common in the East African region. In this region, trade and consumption of herbal medicine ...
Antimicrobial resistance at the human–animal interface in the pastoralist communities of Kasese District, South Western Uganda.

Iramiot, Jacob Stanley; Kajumbula, Henry; Bazira, Joel; Kansiime, Catherine; Asiimwe, Benon B. (Busitema University., 2020)

Intensive usage of antimicrobials in the management of animal diseases leads to selection for resistance among microorganisms. this study aimed to assess antimicrobial use and to describe factors associated with the ...
High prevalence of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli serotype O157: H7 among pastoral communities in rural Uganda.

Walusansa, Abdul; Iramiot, Jacob S.; Najjuka, Christine F.; Aruhomukama, Dickson; Mukasa, Hussein Kafeero; Kajumbula, Henry; Asiimwe, Benon B. (2020-07)

Background: Non-prescribed use of antimicrobials in Agriculture incurs a transfer risk of resistant pathogens to humans, complicating treatment. The aim of this study was to determine the potential of Zoonotic E. coli to ...

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