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Antimicrobial resistance data, frugal sequencing, and low-income countries in Africa by Aruhomukama, Dickson

“…Yet, it provides real-time data streaming for immediate and actionable results. Since the debut of the Sanger sequencer (Applied Biosystems, USA), numerous…”
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Investigating the evolution and predicting the future outlook of antimicrobial resistance in sub-saharan Africa using phenotypic data for Klebsiella pneumoniae: a 12-year analysis by Aruhomukama, Dickson, Nakabuye, Hellen

“…Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study aimed to investigate the evolution and…”
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Isoniazid preventive therapy completion and factors associated with non-completion among patients on antiretroviral therapy at Kisenyi Health Centre IV, Kampala, Uganda by Amanya, Ian, Muhoozi, Michael, Aruhomukama, Dickson, Ssebagereka, Anthony, Mugambe, Richard

“…Background Isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) is given to HIV patients to reduce the risk of active tuberculosis (TB). However, treatment completion remains…”
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Evaluation of three protocols for direct susceptibility testing for gram negative-Enterobacteriaceae from patient samples in Uganda with SMS reporting by Aruhomukama, Dickson, Magiidu, Walusimbi Talemwa, Katende, George, Ebwongu, Robert Innocent, Bulafu, Douglas, Kasolo, Rajab, Nakabuye, Hellen, Musoke, David, Asiimwe, Benon

“…In Uganda, the challenge of generating and timely reporting essential antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data has led to overreliance on empirical antibiotic…”
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Source-tracking ESBL-producing bacteria at the maternity ward of Mulago hospital, Uganda by Mayanja, Richard, Muwonge, Adrian, Aruhomukama, Dickson, Katabazi, Fred Ashaba, Bbuye, Mudarshiru, Kigozi, Edgar, Nakimuli, Annettee, Sekikubo, Musa, Najjuka, Christine Florence, Kateete, David Patrick

“…Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter (EKE) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in neonates in Africa. The management of EKE…”
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Investigating colistin drug resistance: The role of high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Aruhomukama, Dickson, Sserwadda, Ivan, Mboowa, Gerald

“…Bacterial infections involving antibiotic-resistant gram-negative bacteria continue to increase and represent a major global public health concern. Resistance…”
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bla VIM- and bla OXA-mediated carbapenem resistance among Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from the Mulago hospital intensive care unit in Kampala, Uganda by Dickson Aruhomukama, Christine F. Najjuka, Henry Kajumbula, Moses Okee, Gerald Mboowa, Ivan Sserwadda, Richard Mayanja, Moses L. Joloba, David P. Kateete

“…Abstract Background Between January 2015 and July 2017, we investigated the frequency of carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) and carbapenem…”
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Medically important bacteria isolated from commercial herbal medicines in Kampala city indicate the need to enhance safety frameworks by Walusansa, Abdul, Nakavuma, Jesca. L., Asiimwe, Savina, Ssenku, Jamilu. E., Aruhomukama, Dickson, Sekulima, Tahalu, Kafeero, Hussein. M., Anywar, Godwin, Katuura, Esther, Nabatanzi, Alice, Musisi, Nathan. L., Tugume, Arthur. K., Kakudidi, Esezah. K.

“…The high global bacterial infection burden has created need to investigate the neglected potential drivers of pathogenic bacteria, to inform disease…”
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The need to improve antimicrobial susceptibility testing capacity in Ugandan health facilities: insights from a surveillance primer by Chaplain, Duku, Asutaku, Butti Ben, Mona, Muhammad, Bulafu, Douglas, Aruhomukama, Dickson

“…Lab-based surveillance (LBS) of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is not systematically implemented in Uganda. We aimed to identify the gaps in establishing…”
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blaVIM- and blaOXA-mediated carbapenem resistance among Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from the Mulago hospital intensive care unit in Kampala, Uganda by Aruhomukama, Dickson, Najjuka, Christine F, Kajumbula, Henry, Okee, Moses, Mboowa, Gerald, Sserwadda, Ivan, Mayanja, Richard, Joloba, Moses L, Kateete, David P

“…Between January 2015 and July 2017, we investigated the frequency of carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) and carbapenem resistant Pseudomonas…”
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Antibiotic-resistance in medically important bacteria isolated from commercial herbal medicines in Africa from 2000 to 2021: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Walusansa, Abdul, Asiimwe, Savina, Nakavuma, Jesca L, Ssenku, Jamilu E, Katuura, Esther, Kafeero, Hussein M, Aruhomukama, Dickson, Nabatanzi, Alice, Anywar, Godwin, Tugume, Arthur K, Kakudidi, Esezah K

“…Antimicrobial resistance is swiftly increasing all over the world. In Africa, it manifests more in pathogenic bacteria in form of antibiotic resistance (ABR)…”
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Adherence to malaria treatment guidelines among health care workers in private health facilities in Kampala’s informal settlements, Uganda by Bulafu, Douglas, Nagawa Tamale, Bridget, Ninsiima, Lesley Rose, Baguma, James Natweta, Namakula, Lydia Nabawanuka, Niyongabo, Filimin, Lubega, Grace Biyinzika, Aruhomukama, Dickson, Ndejjo, Rawlance, Musoke, David

“…Poor adherence to malaria treatment guidelines among healthcare workers (HCWs) is a major contribution to diagnostic challenges, treatment failure, and…”
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Gastrointestinal Tract Colonization Rate of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria and Associated Factors Among Orthopaedic Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania: Implications for Infection Prevention by Seni, Jeremiah, Akaro, Inyasi Lawrence, Mkinze, Baraka, Kashinje, Zengo, Benard, Modest, Mboowa, Gerald, Aruhomukama, Dickson, Sserwadda, Ivan, Joloba, Moses L, Mshana, Stephen E, Kidenya, Benson R

“…The dual burden of road traffic accidents and antimicrobial resistance in orthopaedic infections is challenging already strained health-care systems. Limited…”
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Increasing Antimicrobial Resistance in Surgical Wards at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda, from 2014 to 2018-Cause for Concern? by Mboowa, Gerald, Aruhomukama, Dickson, Sserwadda, Ivan, Kitutu, Freddy Eric, Davtyan, Hayk, Owiti, Philip, Kamau, Edward Mberu, Enbiale, Wendemagegn, Reid, Anthony, Bulafu, Douglas, Kisukye, Jeffrey, Lubwama, Margaret, Kajumbula, Henry

“…Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are major global public health challenges in our time. This study provides a broader…”
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Review of phenotypic assays for detection of extended-spectrum β-lactamases and carbapenemases: a microbiology laboratory bench guide by Aruhomukama, Dickson

“…Background: Infections caused by gram-negative antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to increase. Despite recommendations by the Clinical Laboratory Standards…”
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Extending political will into action in African LMICs: abating global antimicrobial resistance by Aruhomukama, Dickson

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Publishing research - demystifying the course by Aruhomukama, Dickson

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Demystifying media sources of information and levels of knowledge about COVID-19: a rapid mini-review of cross-sectional studies in Africa [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] by Aruhomukama, Dickson, Bulafu, Douglas

“…COVID-19 control is highly affected by knowledge levels which are also affected by receipt of information on the disease. Therefore, this review examined…”
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Face-Masking, an Acceptable Protective Measure against COVID-19 in Ugandan High-Risk Groups by Mboowa, Gerald, Musoke, David, Bulafu, Douglas, Aruhomukama, Dickson

“…Face-masking could reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. We assessed knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and practices toward COVID-19 and face-mask use…”
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Efficacy of Face Masks Used in Uganda: A Laboratory-Based Inquiry during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Mboowa, Gerald, Semugenze, Derrick, Nakabuye, Hellen, Bulafu, Douglas, Aruhomukama, Dickson

“…With shortages of face masks being reported worldwide, it is critical to consider alternatives to commercially manufactured face masks. This study aimed to…”
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