Bachelor of Science in Microbiology: Recent submissions
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A landscape view on antimicrobial resistance pattern of Acinetobacter baumannii and Vibrio cholerae in hospital wastewater and adjacent household water
(Brac University, 2023-06)Global threats to public health are growing from carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, particularly the Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex and Enterobacteriaceae- Vibrio cholerae. Numerous multidrug-resistant ... -
“Pseudomonas aeruginosa characterization and analysis based on its antimicrobial resistant pattern collected from hospital wastewater and adjacent community water.”
(Brac University, 2023-08)Introduction: The main purpose of this study is to identify the multidrug-resistant genes from some specific microorganisms. Among them, our selected organism was Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The highly known Carbapenem and ... -
Detection of multidrug-resistant bacteria in the eye and face makeup cosmetics collected from local markets of Dhaka
(Brac University, 2024-02)The study aimed to determine the level of contamination and evaluate the multidrug resistance of the bacteria isolated from cosmetic products commonly used by women in Dhaka city. A total of 102 samples from locally ... -
Bacteriological study of Payra river: microbial isolation, identification, analysis of antimicrobial resistance and pathogenicity
(Brac University, 2022-12)"Introduction: Water is the most precious element for all living creatures, being used for drinking, bathing, domestic purposes, etc. Being a riverine country, Bangladesh's people depend heavily on river water. This causes ... -
Bacterial co-infection and secondary infection in patients with Covid-19: a review
(2023-10)Bacterial confections and secondary infections increase the severity of respiratory viral infections and were constant causes of mortality in influenza pandemics but have not been well characterized in patients with ... -
Prevalence of microbial hazards in street food and restaurant salad of Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-02)Food Safety remains major concern for consumers and street foods are often related to the food poisoning. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of pathogenic microorganisms associated with the street food ... -
The significance of horizontal gene transfer in the formation of bacterial biofilm
(Brac University, 2023-07)Different publication and research papers indicate that horizontal gene transfer is interrelated with the process of biofilm formation. Horizontal transfer is also known as HGT. We know that plasmid is a small extrachromosomal ... -
Effectiveness of vitamin C on biofilm formation by clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(Brac University, 2023-08)The experiment started with collecting samples of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from a clinical source of burnt patients and storing them in T1N1 media at room temperature. For confirmation of identification of the supplied ... -
Isolation of Enterobacter spp. and Klebsiella pneumoniae from ready-to-eat commercially sold frozen nuggets sold in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2023-10)This study aimed to assess the microbiological quality of frozen foods that are currently very popular in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The demand for Ready-to-Cook (RTC) frozen foods have drawn public attention dramatically all over ... -
Detection and genotype of Rotavirus a from wastewater of Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar city
(Brac University, 2023-08)Around the world, Rotavirus (RV) is a prominent factor in severe diarrhea. This study investigated the diversity of RV genotypes in the wastewater of several defined locations that reflect the holistic comprehension of ... -
Peripheral neuropathy and diabetes: severity, management and future perspectives
(Brac University, 2022-04)Diabetic neuropathy is a heterogeneous gathering of problems with very complicated pathophysiology furthermore, influences both physical and autonomic parts of the sensory system. Neuropathy is the most common persistent ... -
Clinical manifestation of neonatal sepsis and prevalence of ESBL-producing bacteria in South Asia
(Brac University, 2023-09)"A fatal infection called neonatal sepsis can strike infants as early as 28 days after birth. It contributes remarkably to newborn morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries. Neonatal sepsis has a ... -
Phenotypic and molecular detection of Acinetobacter baumannii retrieved from the environmental surfaces
(Brac University, 2023-08)Background: Hospital Associated Infections (HAI) pose a great deal of risk to those with impaired immune system, especially Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients. Among the important ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of commonly used disinfectants in hospitals against common nosocomial bacteria
(Brac University, 2023-08)Nosocomial infections, commonly acquired during hospital stays, pose a significant threat to patient safety and increase healthcare costs. The effective use of disinfectants is crucial for decreasing the transmission of ... -
Isolation and Characterization of E. coli Bacteriophage from Raw Meat and Environment Water
(Brac University, 2023-12)Several diseases such as stomach cramps, urinary tract infections, and diarrhea are caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli. One of the five subtypes of E. coli which are ETEC, EPEC, EAEC, EHEC/STEC, and EIEC are responsible ... -
Factors associated with antifungal resistance and the recent development in detection & treatment: a review
(Brac University, 2023-06)Antifungal resistance has become a growing concern in recent years, as it has become increasingly difficult to treat fungal infections due to the emergence of drug-resistant organisms. The prevalence of antifungal resistance ... -
Effectiveness of water filters used in the households of Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-07)This research aims to determine the microbiological quality of tap and filtered water and figure out the efficiency of filters used in the households of Dhaka city. To start, 51 individual samples of tap and filtered water ... -
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 ... -
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevalence in clinical and hospital environmental samples: a review
(Brac University, 2023-06)The potential function of polluted ambient surfaces as a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) reservoir in medical facilities is the topic of discussion in this paper review. The Staphylococcus aureus ...
