Master of Medicine in Paediatrics (Dissertations)

Saccharomyces boulardii added to zinc in management of rotavirus gastroenteritis among children aged 3-36 months: A pilot study at Nsambya hospital

Byaruhanga, Charles (Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-05-01)

Background: Even with the current standard of care for acute water diarrhea, rotavirus infection still kills 527,000 children annually. Objectives: To determine the effect of adding Saccharomyces boulardii to zinc in ...
Predictive value of dipstick and microscopy in diagnosis of urinary tract infections among under-fives presenting with fever to Nsambya hospital

Ocokoru, Christine (Uganda Martyrs University, 2014-08-01)

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common paediatric problem with the potential to cause long-term complications, globally. Children < 5 years often present with non-specific symptoms and signs making the ...