Browsing Life sciences and Bio-engineering by Author "Shahada, Francis"
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Analysis of phytochemical composition of Bersama abyssinica by gas chromatography – mass spectrometry
Zekeya, Never; Chacha, Musa; Shahada, Francis; Kidukuli, Abdul (Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2014)Bersama abyssinica has been reported to possess a varied range of therapeutical and pharmacological applications due to presence of bioactive compounds. The present study was carried out to determine the phytochemical ... -
Antimicrobial use in the poultry industry in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania and public health implications
Mubito, Ezekiel; Shahada, Francis; Kimanya, Martin; Buza, Joram (American Journal of Research Communication, 2014)A structured questionnaire was administered to Dar es Salaam poultry farmers and pharmaceutical outlets/shops to obtain information on antibiotic usage, awareness of withdrawal periods and public health concerns on drug ... -
Effect of Plant Powders on Survival, Oviposition and Progeny Development of Callosobruchus Maculatus for Protection of Leguminous Seeds during Post Harvest
Zekeya, Never; Chacha, Musa; Shahada, Francis (International Journal of Science and Research, 2014-08)Insect infestation on leguminous plants particularly cowpea causes high destruction that lead to nutritional and economic losses. Hence powders from two medicinal plants namely Bersama abyssinica and Aristolochia elegans ... -
Molecular marker of Plasmodium falciparum resistance to chloroquine (Pfcrt) in an area with long history of antimalarial resistance
Shayo, Alex; Ishengoma, Deus; Baraka, Vito; Madebe, Rashid; Shahada, Francis; Buza, Joram (American Journal of Research Communication, 2014)Background High levels Plasmodium falciparum resistance to Chloroquine (CQ) compelled Tanzania to replace CQ with Suphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) as first-line antimalarial in 2001 which was however replaced with Artemether ... -
Prevalence of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli in raw milk value chain in Arusha, Tanzania
Lubote, Robert; Shahada, Francis; Matemu, Athanasia (American Journal of Research Communication, 2014)This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli (E. coli) in milk value chain in Arusha, Tanzania. A total of 75 raw milk samples were collected from smallholder dairy farmers, ... -
Sulfonamide residues in commercial layer chicken eggs in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Mubito, Ezekiel; Shahada, Francis; Kimanya, Martin; Buza, Joram (American Journal of Research Communication, 2014)Sulfonamides are used in poultry production for prevention and treatment of bacterial and protozoal infections. Misuse of these drugs or poor adherence to drug withdrawal period has resulted in reports of unacceptable ... -
Therapeutic efficacy and safety of artemether-lumefantrine for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in North-Eastern Tanzania
Shayo, Alex; Mandara, Celine; Shahada, Francis; Buza, Joram; Lemnge, Martha; Ishengoma, Deus (BioMed Central, 2014)Background: The World Health Organization recommends that regular efficacy monitoring should be undertaken by all malaria endemic countries that have deployed artemisinin combination therapy (ACT). Although ACT is ...