A5032416732- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
2021-2023
Over-the-counter antibiotic access is common in low-and-middle-income countries and this may accelerate antimicrobial resistance. Our study explores critical aspects of the drug seller-client interaction dispensing patterns for simulated COVID-19 symptoms during pandemic two sites Tanzania Uganda, with different government responses to pandemic.Research assistants posing as clients approached types sellers such pharmacies (Pharms), shops (DSs), accredited outlets (ADDOs) Mwanza, (nPharms =...
Abstract Background In low- and middle-income countries, antibiotics are often prescribed for patients with symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) without microbiological confirmation. Inappropriate antibiotic use can contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) the selection MDR bacteria. Data on susceptibility cultured bacteria important in drafting empirical treatment guidelines monitoring trends, which prevent spread AMR. East Africa, data sparse. To fill gap, this study reports...
Abstract In low-and middle-income countries, antibiotics are often prescribed for patients with symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) without microbiological confirmation. Inappropriate antibiotic use can contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the selection multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. Data on susceptibility patterns cultured bacteria important in drafting empirical treatment guidelines monitoring trends, which prevent spread AMR. East Africa, data sparse. To fill...
Abstract Introduction Neonatal septicaemia is one of the most common leading causes neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. It estimated to affect more than 30 million people worldwide annually, potentially 6 deaths. Objective(s) To determine prevalence, bacteriological profile, antibiotic susceptibility factors associated with among neonates suspected sepsis at Kilembe mines hospital. Methods We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study, where purposive sampling...
Abstract Background: Over-the-counter antibiotic access is common in low-and-middle-income countries, including Tanzania and Uganda, this may accelerate antimicrobial resistance. Our study explores critical aspects of the drug seller-client interaction dispensing patterns for simulated COVID-19 symptoms during pandemic two sites countries with different government responses to pandemic. Methods: Research assistants posing as clients approached types sellers such pharmacies (Pharms), shops...
Abstract Background: Herbal formulations in Mbarara have been used the treatment and management of several disease conditions extensively overtime due to low cost compared empirical synthetic medicine, however evidenced that they can be contaminated with dangerous pathogenic organisms which are all tailored handling practices, storage, other environmental thus, need further asses these herbs for safety consumers. Materials methods: Forty-five (45) liquid herbal communicable infections were...
Abstract Background: Bacterial infections are the commonest in both community and healthcare settings. Emergency of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae has contributed to poor clinical outcomes. More efforts regarding antibiotic resistance have been dedicated settings we do not know extent catastrophe We aimed at determining burden, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns molecular characteristics agro-pastoral communities Mbarara district, South western Uganda....
Abstract Introduction : Neonatal septicaemia is one of the most common leading causes neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. It estimated to affect more than 30 million people worldwide annually, potentially 6 deaths. Objective(s): To determine prevalence, bacteriological profile, antibiotic susceptibility factors associated with among neonates seeking medical services at Kilembe mines hospital. Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study where blood was...