African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2285

Full Length Research Paper

Antibacterial activities of Bidens pilosa L, Hoslundia opposita Vahl, and Ageratum conyzoides L against some common wound pathogens

Catherine Namuga
  • Catherine Namuga
  • Department of Polymer, Industrial and Textile Engineering, Busitema University, P. O. Box 256, Tororo, Uganda.
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Haruna Muwonge
  • Haruna Muwonge
  • Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P. O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda.
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Margaret Lubwama
  • Margaret Lubwama
  • Department of Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P. O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda.
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Nakyejwe Janet
  • Nakyejwe Janet
  • Natural Chemotherapeutics Research Institute, Ministry of Health Uganda, P. O. Box 4864, Kampala, Uganda.
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Tahalu Sekulima
  • Tahalu Sekulima
  • Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Division of Pharmacology, Makerere University, P. O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
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John Baptist Kirabira
  • John Baptist Kirabira
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Design Art and Technology. Makerere University, P. O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 16 February 2022
  •  Accepted: 30 March 2022
  •  Published: 31 May 2022

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