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Isolation and characterization of vibrio spp. from surface water in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2019-01)
Vibrio spp. is an estuarine bacterium prevalent in water bodies throughout the world. Twelve
species of the Vibrioceae family are known to cause diseases in human. The aim of this study
was to investigate the occurrence, ...
Horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance in surface water of Dhaka City
(Brac University, 2019-05)
Horizontal gene transfer is one of the most widespread phenomenon by which bacteria evolve themselves in the environment. Such transfer is often reported to be responsible for spreading antibiotic resistance genes in nature. ...
A study on the prospect of Escherichia coli isolated from row beef samples as a potential reservoir antibiotic resistance.
(BRAC University, 2017-10)
Abstract
With the consumption of beef reaching new heights each year all over the world, the prospect of E. coli isolated from raw beef samples as a potential reservoir of antibiotic resistance was investigated. A total ...
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, ...
Horizontal gene transfer: an insight into antimicrobial resistance
(Brac University, 2022-10)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which affects a variety of infectious pathogens, is a pivotal
public health issue for many countries and corporations. Governments across the globe are
starting to take heed of an issue ...
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 ...
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 ...
Evaluation of the prevalence of opportunistic gram negative bacilli from the infections of oral cancer sites in comparison with non-cancer patients and assessment of the antibiotic resistance
(BRAC University, 2018-10)
One of the most lethal diseases, cancer, affects millions of people worldwide every year. The nature of cancer makes it extremely difficult to treat and it can occur at any part of the human body. In addition to genetic ...
A study on the microbial status of consumable fruit juices in Dhaka city and the comparative effects of preservatives on developing antibiotic resistance
(Brac University, 2020-01)
This dissertation aims to isolate and identify the various viable bacteria from packaged fruit juices, which is manufactured inside Bangladesh and also abroad. The study focuses on the bacterial morphology and growth ...
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, ...