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Delayed copulation and mating in the malaria vector Anopheles funestus compared to Anopheles arabiensis

Hape, Emmanuel E.; Ngonyani, Alex T.; Mabula, Daniel M.; Nkya, Joel D.; Thomas, Claus A.; Omari, Mohamed J.; Siria, Doreen J.; Ngowo, Halfan S.; Koekemoer, Lizette L.; Okumu, Fredros O. (2025)

Mating is a vital behavior for mosquito reproduction, yet it remains poorly understood under captive conditions. We examined the copulation dynamics of two key malaria vectors, Anopheles funestus, and Anopheles arabiensis, ...
Complete genome sequences of colistin-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from rectal swab samples of intensive care unit patients at a tertiary hospital in Kampala, Uganda

Magulye, Maximilian A.K; Maghembe, Reuben S.; Sekyanzi, Simon; Achan, Beatrice; Mwesigwa, Savannah; Katagirya, Eric (American Society for Microbiology, 2025-03-25)

Hospital-acquired infections caused by multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae are steadily increasing worldwide. Here, we report complete genome sequences of colistin-resistant K. pneumoniae isolates from rectal swab ...
knowledge, attitude, and practice on brucellosis among livestock keepers in Kilosa district, Tanzania

Mwamengele, Gilbert; Sabuni, Christopher; Mathew, Coletha; Thomas, Claus (JDH, 2024-12-31)

Background: Brucellosis is a contagious bacterial zoonotic disease that is primarily caused by Brucella species. The current study aims to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice towards brucellosis among livestock keepers ...
Metagenome mining divulges virulent and multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa ST242 and Klebsiella michiganensis ST*1b23 coinfecting an 8-month-old meningitis infant under ICU in Kampala, Uganda, East Africa

Maghembe, Reuben S.; Magulye, Maximilian A.K; Makaranga, Abdalah; Nsubuga, Gideon; Sekyanzi, Simon; Moto, Edward A.; Mwesigwa, Savannah; Katagirya, Eric (Heliyon, 2024-10-20)

Pediatric meningitis is a global health problem, with insufficiently known pathogens and antibiotic resistance (AMR) especially in low-resource settings. Here, we sought to uncover the virulence and AMR of pathogens ...
Semi-feld evaluation of electrocuting eave tubes for the control of endophagic mosquitoes in south-east Tanzania

Shirima, Ruth S.; Katusi, Godfrey C.; Mmbando, Arnold S.; Fanuel, Gracious; Aslanis, Dimitrios; Kadam, Suhas; Lonji, Clement T.; Sylvester, Haruna A.; Lluberas, Manuel; Okumu, Fredros O.; Knols, Bart G.J; Kaindoa, Emmanuel W. (BMC, 2024)

Background Eave spaces are major entry points through which malaria vectors enter houses. Interventions that target mosquitoes at the eaves have recently been developed. However, most of these interventions are based on ...
Inactivation of Escherichia Coli, Coliforms and Coliphages During Storage of Animal Wastes Under Tropical Climatic Conditions

Madoshi, P.B; Muhairwa, A.P; Mtambo, M.M; Forslund, A. (Science Publishing Group, 2021-03-12)

Background: Animal waste management in the peri-urban and urban settings in the developing countries is hampered by the lack of proper handling of such wastes. The current methods of animal waste handling are based on ...
Occurrences of Antimicrobial Resistance in Escherichia coli Isolated from Intestinal Faecal Contents of Covurs splendens (Indian Crow)

Madoshi, P.B; Mitemi, S.N; Katakweba, A.A (Science Publishing Group, 2021-08-18)

Introduction: Indian crows have been commented to present significant physical community harm with respect to property damage and agricultural products. However the public health significant of these birds in the developing ...
The Role of Management Systems on Haematological Profile of Southern Giant Pouched Rat (Cricetomys ansorgei) Under the Tropical Setting in Morogoro, Tanzania

Madoshi, P.; Mahimbo, H.; Muhairwa, A.; Katakweba, A. (2022-03-11)

Introduction: The study explored the effect of management system on the haematological profiles of African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys ansorgei) as compared to the natural Standard procedures were observed in determination ...
Detection of Multidrug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus at Morogoro Regional Referral Hospital, Tanzania

Gwimo, N.; Madoshi, P.B; Katakweba, A.S; Matee, M. (Science Publishing Group, 2024-04-11)

Background: Hospital settings are associated with constant introduction of pathogens which can be transmitted among workers by patients, and visitors, resulting into potential nosocomial infections. This study compared the ...
Molecular detection of Leptospira and Bartonella in Mastomys natalensis and its ectoparasites in Morogoro, Tanzania

Thomas, C; Msoffe, V; Houtte, N.V; Mhamphi, G; Mariën, J; Sabuni, C; Makundi, I; Nzalawahe, J; Machang’u, R; Leirs, H (2023-07-25)

Rodents play an important role in the trans- mission of zoonotic diseases. This study investigated the prevalence of Leptospira spp. and Bartonella spp. in Mas- tomys natalensis and its ectoparasites (fleas and mites) ...
Seroprevalence of leptospirosis among hospitalized febrile patients in Unguja Island

Ally., A.A; Lupindu, A.M; Machang'u, R.; Katakweba, A.S (2023-03-27)

Background: Leptospirosis is one of the neglected causes of febrile illness and death in developing countries, including Tanzania. The study aims to determine the seroprevalence of leptospirosis among hospitalized ...
The Prevalence of Leptospira Serovars in African Giant Pouched Rats (Cricetomys spp.) from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Kahangwa, P.N; Kitegile, A.S; Machang’u, R.S; Mhamphi, G.G; Katakweba, A.S (MDPI, 2024-01-23)

Leptospirosis, also known as Weil’s disease, is a febrile tropical disease of humans and diverse animals. The maintenance hosts of the infectious pathogen, Leptospira spp., are primarily rodents, while other warm-blooded ...
Resistance development in Escherichia coli to delafloxacin at pHs 6.0 and 7.3 compared to ciprofloxacin

Bösch, A; Macha, M.E; Ren, Q; Kohler, P; Qi, W; Flury, B.B (American society for microbiology, 2023-10-26)

Understanding the resistance mechanisms of antibiotics in the micro-environment of the infection is important to assess their clinical applicability and potentially prevent resistance development. We compared the laboratory ...
Health-Related Quality of Life in Children and Youth with Type 1 Diabetes Living in Eastern and Southern Highlands, Tanzania

Bulemela, J.C; Kyungu, E.; Kambona, J.; Sarapion, H.; Erasto, R.; Chanoine, J.P. (The African Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism., 202-10)

Rodents play an important role in the trans mission of zoonotic diseases. This study investigated the prevalence of Leptospira spp. and Bartonella spp. in Mas tomys natalensis and its ectoparasites (fleas and mites) ...
Prevalence and Seasonal Variation of Trichuris Worms Infection in Mastomys natalensis in Morogoro and Iringa Regions, Tanzania

Thomas, C.; Msoffe, V.; Houtte, N.; Mhamphi, G.; Mariën, J.; Sabuni, C.; Makundi, I.; Nzalawahe, J.; Machang’u, R.; Leirs, H. (Parasitologia/MDPI, 2023)

Trichuriosis is a disease in mammals caused by the whipworms of the genus Trichuris. These worms are known for the high disease burden they cause in humans and domestic animals, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In this ...

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