Browsing Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Microbiology) by Title
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Isolation of Staphylococcus spp. from hospital wastewater and adjacent community household water: Special focus on their antibiotic resistance
(Brac University, 2023-01)Staphylococcus spp. is a leading cause of human bacterial infections. These infections can damage the skin, soft tissues, bones, circulation, and respiratory system. It has the unusual capacity to rapidly develop ... -
Isolation of stx1 and stx2 genes from clinical and environmental samples of Escherichia coli
(BRAC University, 2017-03)E. coli O157:H7, a Shiga toxin producing microbe was first acknowledged as a virulent organism in 1982 during an analysis of an outbreak of hemorrhagic colitis associated with consumption of hamburgers from a fast food ... -
Isolation of β-Lactam & Colistin Resistant Bacteria and associated β-Lactamase & CLR Gene from animal originated food
(Brac University, 2022-01)After the COVID-19 outbreak, the emergence of antimicrobial resistance among bacterial pathogens is another concern for public health. This study was designed to investigate the presence of multi-drug resistant β-lactamase ... -
Isolation, biochemical characterization and identification of microorganisms from spoilt brinjals obtained from local markets of Dhaka city, Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2018-09)Vegetables are the most common food item in our everyday life. And brinjal is the most popular one. Starting from tradditionl curries to various Italian, French, Arabian cuisines brinjal is quite wellknown. It has vast ... -
Isolation, biochemical characterrization and identification of microorganisms from spoilt tomatoes obtained from local markets of Dhaka city, Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2018-09)Tomato is a fruit which has high nutritional value along with uses in different dishes. This study aimed at isolating, identifying, and investigating enzyme activity and temperature tolerance of bacterial isolates collected ... -
Isolation, characterization and comparative analysis of multi-drug resistant acinetobacter baumannii & vibrio cholerae from hospital wastewater and its adjacent community supply water in Dhaka north
(Brac University, 2023-06)Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative bacillus which shows characteristics of obligate aerobe. It is pleomorphic and non-motile. An opportunistic and nosocomial pathogen, A. baumannii has been designated as “red alert”. ... -
Isolation, characterization and phylogenetic analysis of dye decolorizing bacteria from textile sludge
(Brac University, 2020-02)Textile industries use various dyes which have become one of the key sources of environment pollution. As a result, it is necessary to remove these undesirable dyes from the effluent that is released to the environment. ... -
Isolation, identification and characterization of Rhizobium from hyacinth bean (Lablab niger) root nodule and study its effect on plant growth and nitrogen fixation ability
(BRAC University, 2016-12-01)Symbiotic systems for biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) in agriculture are most promising. Accordingly, the present study was conducted for the isolation, identification, and characterization of nitrogen-fixing bacterial ... -
Isolation, identification and efficacy assessment of bacteria degrading azo dye & reactive dye from river sludge sample
(Brac University, 2022-11)Textile and dyeing industry’s effluents and wastes are considered one of the top water pollutants in Bangladesh which ultimately leads to public health hazard. This study intends to explore the capacity of local bacteria ... -
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 ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) study for thalassemia: a cross-sectional study at BRAC University, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-04)Thalassemia is the most common non-communicable autosomal recessive blood disorder posing major public health concerns in many parts of the world including Bangladesh. Having definitive treatments remained largely inaccessible, ... -
The landscape of drug resistant Tuberculosis in South-East Asia (SEA) region: a burden of disease and challenges in detection
(Brac University, 2021-10)Tuberculosis, mainly caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a serious bacterial infection that primarily infects the respiratory system but can spread to other organs of the body. Approximately one-third of the world’s ... -
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 ... -
Local varieties of Allium Sativum has more effective antimicrobial property compared to imported variety
(BRAC University, 2018-07)Natural antibiotics or commonly known as herbal plants are used against various small diseases throughout the history of mankind. Now we use synthetic antibiotics. However, these antibiotics are very much ineffective ... -
Malaria: transmission, diagnosis and treatment: A Review
(Brac University, 2021-11)Malaria is an ancient vector-borne human diseases that is caused by the plasmodium parasite. Anopheles mosquitoes are the vector that contains the plasmodium parasite sporozoites. There are 5 most common Plasmodium parasite ... -
Medicinal plants: an alternative source for antimicrobials against emerging pathogens
(BRAC University, 2014-08)Tagetes erecta, an extensively used medicinal plant is a small shrub which grows up to 1-2 mm. The present study was aimed to investigate the antibacterial activity of this locally available plant. Antimicrobial activity ... -
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 ... -
Microbial quality of selected sandwiches sold at fast food shops in Dhaka city
(BRAC University, 2014-08)The project was designed to undertake a study on the microbiological status of the different types of sandwich e.g. egg salad sandwiches, chicken salad sandwich, beef sandwich and vegetable sandwich taken from seven ... -
Microbiological status of ice cream and tamarind juice (tok) collected from various locations of Dhaka city
(BRAC University, 2016-08)The project was designed to take on a study on the microbiological status of the ice cream and tamarind juice (tok) samples taken from different shops and street vendors that are located in different areas of Dhaka city. ... -
The mutagenic effects of pesticides on enteric bacterial pathogens: a scoping review
(Brac University, 2022-07)Background: Pesticides are chemical substances that are being extensively used worldwide leading to the contamination of environment, particularly in soil and aquatic systems. Thus, enteric bacterial pathogens living in ...