| campylobacter spp among children with acute diarrhea attending mulago hospital in kampala--uganda. | campylobacter infections occur worldwide. a recent study in kampala, uganda, found that 87% of broiler chickens had campylobacter jejuni; these are potential source of human infection. isolation rate in developing countries is between 5-35%. this study aimed at finding prevalence of children with campylobacter infection among children with acute diarrhea attending mulago hospital. | 2009 | 20589152 |
| isolation and genotyping of toxoplasma gondii from ugandan chickens reveals frequent multiple infections. | the genetic make-up of an infecting toxoplasma gondii strain may be important for the outcome of infection and the risk of reactivation of chronic disease. in order to survey the distribution of different genotypes within an area, free-range chickens act as a good model species. in this study 85 chickens were used to investigate the prevalence, genotype and mouse virulence of t. gondii in kampala, uganda. antibodies were detected in 40 chickens, of which 20 had mat-titres of 1:20 or higher and w ... | 2008 | 17892617 |
| use of sulfonamides in layers in kampala district, uganda and sulfonamide residues in commercial eggs. | use of antimicrobials like sulfonamides in production of layers is a public health risk since it inevitably results in sulfonamide residues in eggs. the presence of the residues may be influenced by knowledge, attitudes and practices of farmers regarding use of sulfonamides (and other antimicrobials) in poultry. | 2005 | 15843129 |
| kitchen practices used in handling broiler chickens and survival of campylobacter spp. on cutting surfaces in kampala, uganda. | cross-contamination during food preparation has been identified as an important factor associated with foodborne illnesses. handling practices used during preparation of broiler chickens in 31 fast-food restaurants and 86 semisettled street stands (street vendors) were assessed by use of a standard checklist. these establishments used wood, plastic, or metal cutting surfaces during the preparation of broiler chickens. the survival of campylobacter spp. on kitchen cutting surfaces was determined ... | 2004 | 15453589 |
| risk factors for acute diarrhoea among inhabitants of kampala district, uganda. | to identify modifiable individual and household risk factors for diarrhoea among people of all ages in kampala district, uganda. | 2000 | 11081142 |