Browsing Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Microbiology) by Title
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Examination of huntington’s disease with atypical clinical features in a Bangladeshi family tree and study of association of miRNAs expression level with the diseased condition
(BRAC Univeristy, 2016-11)Hereditary neurodegenerative diseases are among the most serious and urgent problems of modern neurology. In Bangladesh perspective this is the first study on Huntington disease, mainly due to lack of initiatives, advanced ... -
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 ... -
Fecal organisms in supplied and domestically treated waters in Dhaka: insights from Jatrabari, Bangshal, Khilgaon, and Wari
(Brac University, 2019-05)Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, is the most densely populated city of the world. So, it is always a challenge to meet the ever increasing demand for pure drinking water of this huge population. This study aims to ... -
Fecal organisms in supplied and domestically treated waters in Dhaka: insights from Maghbazar, Rampura, Badda and Bashundhara
(Brac University, 2019-06)Dhaka is one of the most congested cities of the world, With a population of over 18 million . The existing water supply system is not enough to fulfill the demand of clean drinking water for people in Dhaka city.This study ... -
Fecal organisms in supplied and domestically treated waters in Dhaka: insights from Mohakhali, Niketon and Uttara
(BRAC University, 2019-05)Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, is the most densely populated city of the world. So, it is always a challenge to meet the ever increasing demand for pure drinking water of this huge population. This study aims to ... -
Follow-Up of practiced treatment regimens & health conditions of recovered patients of COVID-19 residing in Dhaka city: A survey-based descriptive cross-sectional study
(Brac University, 2021-04)Background and aim: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has spread worldwide like wildfire since late December 2019. Caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus2 (SARS-CoV-2), this pandemic has induced a sense ... -
Identification and antibiotic susceptibility of Escherichia coli isolated from chicken samples collected from wet markets in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-06)Pathogenic Escherichia coli can be found in the intestine and feces of the chickens. Even though most E. coli strains are not harmful, there are some deadly E. coli strains, which cause food-borne diseases in humans. ... -
Identification of Acinetobacter baumannii from clinical ACB complex isolates of nine sentinel surveillance sites of IEDCR: focus on their distribution and antibiotic susceptibility pattern
(Brac University, 2024-02)ACB complex, a major concern in hospitals, particularly in intensive care unit (ICU), causes nosocomial infections & is multidrug-resistant (MDR), making infection management practices more challenging. (Acb) complex ... -
Identification of multi drug resistant bacteria from local fresh juice and industrially processed juice
(Brac University, 2022-11)Fruit juices are widely consumed in many tropical nations and are known for their high nutritional value and mineral and vitamin content. In most cultures, fresh foods like fruits and vegetables are a staple of the average ... -
Immunoinformatics approaches towards developing vaccine/therapeutic agent against the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus by targeting nsp3 protein
(Brac University, 2019-03-28)MERS coronavirus is an emerging virus which causes Middle East respiratory syndrome. MERS outbreak has been appearing in 27 different countries over a span of around six years with a mortality rate greater than 35% and ... -
In silico B-cell and T-cell epitope-based vaccine designing against Chikungunya virus
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-05)Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an arthropod-borne alphavirus, belonging to the Togavirus family. There is no commercial treatment or vaccine against CHIKV, despite the acute epidemics taking place in several events distributed ... -
Incorporating probiotics in our daily food consumption to combat antibiotic resistance
(Brac University, 2022-10)An increase in antibiotic resistance throughout the globe threatens the survival of these lifesaving drugs (ABR). One of the most pressing global health issues is antibiotic resistance, which develops when bacteria or ... -
Isolation and characterization of bacteria from burn-injured patients and detection of their antibiotic sensitivity pattern
(Brac University, 2022-11)Burn injuries are one of the most prevalent public health issues and cause more than 26,000 deaths every year all over the world. Burn injuries are skin or tissue damages that are caused by various agents like fire, ... -
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 ... -
Isolation and characterization of high stress tolerance yeast from various sources in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2021-05)Bioethanol is becoming popular day by day because of its increasing demand as a renewable resource. A single celled eukaryotic living organism called yeast plays a vital role in producing alcohol. Though there are many ... -
Isolation and characterization of Klebsiella pneumoniae from medical waste and adjoining community water
(Brac University, 2023-03)This study is designed to conduct an experiment by following a standard protocol established according to the lab facilities and resources which is focused on the highly rising cause of respiratory infection of humans as ... -
Isolation and identification of cellulose degrading bacteria from soil sample
(BRAC University, 2015-09)Cellulolytic microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria are responsible for much of the cellulose degradation in soils. Despite this vast number of cellulase producers, there is a deficiency of microorganisms that can produce ...