Browsing by Subject "Antibiotic resistance"
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Anti-bacterial effect of essential oil extracted from homegrown Origanum vulgare L and Azadirachta indica tree on pathogenic bacteria
(Brac University, 2022-10)Antibiotic resistance has been on the rise for many years now. Multidrug resistance patterns in Gramnegative and Gram-positive bacterial strains are difficult to cure and might even be untreatable with conventional ... -
Antibacterial resistance: a comparative study between clinical and environmental isolates
(© 2016 Published by BRAC University, 2016)This comparative study was carried out to investigate the presence of antibiotic sensitive and resistant bacteria isolated from different environmental samples of Bangladesh with specific clinical strain obtained from ... -
Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Staphylococcus Aureus in Dhaka, Bangladesh: a cross sectional study of antibiograms
(Brac University, 2019-10)Antibiotic resistance has become a major issue across the world. This study conducted to find out resistance pattern of S. aureus in Bangladesh. The study implicated that the bacteria were highly resistant against cefaclor, ... -
Antimicrobial resistance pattern in different age groups - a retrospective study
(Brac University, 2024)According to WHO, antibiotic resistance has emerged as a serious public health risk in the 21st century. To highlight the situation of antibiotic resistance in Dhaka city, Bangladesh, a retrospective study was conducted ... -
Are the lakes and rivers of Dhaka city safe for water-based recreation? A case study of Salmonella spp.
(Brac University, 2018-11)Over the past years, surface water bodies have been contaminated due to unplanned urbanization, industrialization and defective sewerage systems. As these water bodies are a major part of diurnal and recreational activities, ... -
Assessment on the microbial status of potable/ drinking water in Dhaka city and the comparative analysis of different regions of the city on antibiotic resistance
(2022-01)Dhaka City is home to nearly 22,478,000 people, but accessible drinking water sources are limited. Moreover, the minimal available water sources are polluted, rendering the Dhaka City population victim of water-borne ... -
Bacterial diversity with emerging antimicrobial resistance of diabetic foot infection and their current detection techniques: A review
(Brac University, 2021-02)Diabetic foot ulcer is becoming one of the major complications around the world with associated consequences such as lower-extremity amputation, high morbidity, mortality and hospitalization. It is on its way to become ... -
Bacteriophage therapy against nosocomial infection and airborne Infection control in ICU
(Brac University, 2023-02)The spread of antibiotic resistant nosocomial infections and cross transmission of airborne nosocomial infection have urged the scientific community to hunt for prevention and alternative treatments of it. This study aimed ... -
Biomedical waste analysis
(Brac University, 2024-10)The potential for biomedical waste to transmit infectious illnesses and include microorganisms resistant to antibiotics makes it a severe problem. The purpose of this study was to determine the microorganisms like ... -
Can bacteria fly? - bacteriological assessment of common fly (Musca domestica) as a potential carrier for public health epidemics
(Brac University, 2023-09)The primary aim of the research work is to analyze the diverse bacterial presence in the houseflies (Musca domestica) found from the fish markets and street food in some major areas of Dhaka city. Common house flies (Musca ... -
Carbapenem resistance gene Ppofiling in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from clinical and non-clinical (water and vegetables) samples
(Brac University, 2023-12)Klebsiella pneumoniae is a bacterium that has a rod-like structure and is classified as Gram-negative. It is a member of the Enterobacteriaceae family. This microorganism is recognized for its clinical importance, since ... -
Characterization of acinetobacter baumannii from hospital-adjacent waterbodies in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-06)Acinetobacter baumannii has become a significant pathogen over the last few decades. It is naturally found in food, soil, and surface water but in clinical settings, it has demonstrated increasing health problems and ... -
Comparative analysis of Acinetobacter baumannii isolated from hospital wastewater & community tap water: investigating antibiotic resistance and AMR genes
(Brac University, 2023-08)Antibiotic resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) has emerged as important nosocomial pathogen associated with various infections in clinical settings. It has the ability to persist in the environment for prolonged ... -
Comparative analysis of prevalence and antimicrobial resistance pattern of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from hospital effluents wastewater and hospital adjacent communities in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-12)Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacterium with spherical shape. They are member of Bacillota family. By nature, this organism is facultatively anaerobe, facultative anaerobe microorganisms don’t require oxygen to ... -
Detection and characterization of antibiotic resistant and biofilm producing clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii
(Brac University, 2024-08)Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen that affects persons with weakened immune systems and causes nosocomial infections due to its antibiotic resistance. Because of the global proliferation of multidrug ... -
Detection of antibiotic resistance spectrum and resistance genes for aminoglycoside, macrolide, and β-lactam antibiotics using wound swab samples
(Brac University, 2020-01)Antibiotic resistance has become a global health problem with a decrease in efficacy in treating common infections, resulting in increased sufferings, duration of hospital stay and economic burden. Infections in the wound ... -
Detection of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in chicken samples collected from wet markets of Dhaka City
(Brac University, 2023-06)In both humans and animals, antibiotics are often used as a kind of treatment and to prevent illness. Antibiotic resistance may, however, also increase due to broad antibiotic usage. This study aimed to investigate the ... -
Determination of prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria isolated from kitchen utensils of BRAC university of Dhaka, Bangladesh
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-03)Kitchen utensils become contaminated by people, food, pet or other environmental sources and cross contamination occurs. This study aimed at isolating, identifying, determining antibiotic susceptibility pattern and ... -
Drug resistant pathogens isolated from wound infection
(Brac University, 2021-06)For several decades antimicrobial resistance is growing rapidly and limiting the efficacy of antibiotics. Resistance to antibiotics can be accelerated by a variety of factors including human practices, drug tolerance, drug ... -
Drug resistant pathogens isolated from wound infection
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