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Prevalence and Risk factors of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis during pregnancy: A review
(Brac University, 2021-04)
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is an infection of the vagina caused by yeast, especially Candida
spp. Although VVC is common among reproductive-age women, prevalence studies notice its
uprise to 30% during pregnancy, ...
A review paper on nanotheranostic insight into combatting impediments of the COVID-19 pandemic
(Brac University, 2020-02)
The COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Since its emersion in Wuhan,China in 2019, the virus has affected every corner of the world except ...
Wave-wise comparison of COVID 19 based on SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern (VOCs) in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal and the probable reasons behind the less devastating effects of Delta variant in Bangladesh: a review
(Brac University, 2022-01)
Background: The world is currently facing the devastating effects of COVID-19. Increasing spread of SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern (VOCs) has an impactful effect on different waves of this pandemic. Every country tried to ...
A review of sustainable biofuels from waste materials: development and challenges
(Brac University, 2021-12)
Biofuel is a fuel derived from living things or their wastes (biomass) that is considered as the most potential and alternative energy source. It includes bioethanol biodiesel, biohydrogen, biogas, etc. Due to its environmental ...
Isolation, identification, and antibiogram studies of Escherichia coli from salad vegetable samples sold in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-02)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the microbial composition of typical salad ingredients and their potential to serve as a source of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Six different marketplaces in the city of Dhaka ...
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 ...
Determination of isolation & antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Salmonella spp. from fresh vegetables collected from local markets of Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-04)
Many outbreaks of food-borne Salmonella have been connected to raw vegetables; however,
very little information is known on Salmonella contamination of raw vegetables in Dhaka's local
wet markets. In this research, ...
Comparative analysis of antimicrobial activity of various nanoparticle-coated fabric: A review
(Brac University, 2023-01)
Biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, electrical appliances, agriculture, food, biosensors, and many
other fields and industries have all been transformed by nanoparticles. Additionally,
nanoparticles have successfully ...
Vitamin D deficiency: characterization of an overlooked health hazard
(Brac University, 2020)
Vitamin D or sunshine vitamin is a hormone precursor, soluble in fat and plays an important role in our body by participating in several endocrine autocrine and paracrine activities. Since it has many pleiotropic health ...
In vitro collateral sensitivity: a potential approach against multiple antibiotic resistant bacteria
(Brac University, 2023-07)
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has long been recognized as a major issue. With the
emergence and rapid spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the world's stock of viable
antibiotics is rapidly depleting. In this regard, ...