Lillian Tugume - Infectious Diseases

Author Information

Lillian Tugume is a researcher affiliated with the Infectious Diseases Institute at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. Her work predominantly focuses on infectious diseases, with a particular interest in meningitis and its association with HIV and tuberculosis. Her research aims to improve diagnosis and treatment strategies for these severe infections, which are critical public health concerns in sub-Saharan Africa.

Research Contributions

Dr. Tugume has made significant contributions to the field of infectious diseases, particularly in the study of meningitis related to HIV and tuberculosis. Her research includes exploring novel treatment regimens, such as the use of single-dose liposomal Amphotericin B for cryptococcal meningitis, and the integration of CNS metagenomics for diagnosing tuberculosis meningitis. Her work often involves collaboration on large-scale studies that examine the impact of biological factors on disease outcomes, as well as the evaluation of diagnostic tools like the Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra. Dr. Tugume's research efforts are crucial in advancing the understanding and management of complex infectious diseases in resource-limited settings.

Aliases

Dr. Lillian Tugume is also known by the alias L. Tugume in her publications. Both names are used interchangeably in academic and research contexts.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Metric Count
Citation Count 982
H-index 18
Paper Count 62

Publications:

DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v22i1.1266

Year: 2021

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