Browsing Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Microbiology) by Title
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Global strategies for combating dengue Virus: a review on the control methods
(Brac University, 2024-02)Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease, has become a significant global public health concern. This study explores various methods for preventing and controlling dengue, including biological, chemical, and community-based ... -
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 Bacillus cereus and Cronobacter sakazakii on food products consumed by infants and children in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-08)Dried manufactured food products like baby formulas are often contaminated with various pathogenic bacteria. Bacillus cereus, which is widely known for foodborne intoxication, is a frequently observed contaminant. On the ... -
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 ... -
Isolation and identification of dye degrading bacteria from the Textile Sludge (Soil) sample
(BRAC University, 2014-08)Textile industry is one amongst the most chemically intensive industries on the face of the earth and the major contaminator of potable water. It produces huge amounts of different complex chemical substances as a part ... -
Isolation and identification of extracellular keratinase producing bacteria from soil
(BRAC University, 2018-03)Feathers, horns, cows skin are by product waste of cows skin, poultry and skin processing plants and produced in huge amount of waste every year. This horns, skin hair, chicken feather waste can be modified to make animal ... -
Isolation and identification of microbes from various fruit juices made and sold for immediate consumption at home and in the market of Dhaka city
(BRAC University, 2016-06)Millions of people around the world are widely consuming fruit juices in every season as it provides an easy and affordable source of nutrients to them. The study was conducted to estimate the microbial quality of various ... -
Isolation and identification of α-amylase producing soil microorganisms and partial characterization of α-Amylase enzyme
(Brac University, 2019-11)Alpha (α)-amylase is an enzyme responsible for the breakdown of starch molecules. It hydrolyzes starch into reducing and fermentable sugars like maltose. The enzyme has various industrial applications; namely in food, ... -
Isolation and molecular characterization of e.coli bacteriophages from surface water of Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2019-12)In our country Diarrheal epidemics occur seasonally. Two peaks of outbreaks agreeably coincide with dry season and monsoon rain. Several factors control the outbreaks to occur and collapse. Bacteriophages are one of them ... -
Isolation of antibiotic producing bacteria from soil and identification by 16S rRNA gene sequencing
(Brac University, 2019-09)Antibiotic resistance has become a challenging issue in medical treatment process. A large portion the novel antibiotics are derived from soil microbes as soil being a primary source. Hence, to isolate novel antibiotic ... -
Isolation of antibiotic resistant salmonella spp. from chicken samples collected from local wet markets of Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-05)In Bangladesh poultry chicken is popular as a great protein source but it contains Zoonotic disease called Salmonellosis causing bacteria like Salmonella spp. Salmonellosis is a foodborne illness that is brought on by a ...