Browsing Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Microbiology) by Author "Ahmed, Akash"
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Antibacterial and antioxidant properties of Crateva magna bark crude extract
Subarna, Rifa Tamanna (Brac University, 2023-06)Chemical compounds derived from plants have been used to treat several diseases all over the world since the dawn of human civilization. Many of the drugs that are currently on the market have either been directly or ... -
Assessment of multidrug resistant bacterial load in cosmetics bought from local markets of Bangladesh
Nusrat, Namira; Zahra, Maftuha Ahmad (Brac University, 2022-02)A total of 27 brands of commercially available lipsticks, powders and creams were collected from different parts of Dhaka, in order to test their level of contamination. Organisms were detected from 85.2% of the cosmetic ... -
Bacterial identification of the vaginal micro biota and presence of pathogens causing bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy in Bangladeshi women
Hasan, Md Mahmud; Sultana, Mashyat; Khan, Tasnova Tabassum (Brac University, 2022-02)Bacterial vaginosis is a one-of-a-kind upheaval of the complex vaginal bacterial flora with the absence of lactobacilli and the expansion of Gardnerella vaginalis, Atopobium vaginae, prevotella bivia, and resident anaerobic ... -
Bacteriological profile and its antibiotic sensitivity in UTI patients in hospitals and diagnostic centers in Bangladesh
Nahar, Noshin (Brac University, 2021-09)Among the common bacterial infection urinary tract infection is the common one in Bangladesh. Women are predominant to be infected by UTI, most commonly the women of reproductive age (18-40 years). This study was designed ... -
Can bacteria fly? - bacteriological assessment of common fly (Musca domestica) as a potential carrier for public health epidemics
Tabassum, Nuzhat; Chowdhury, Tonuka Tunazzina (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 ... -
Characterization of pseudomonas aeruginosa from hospital sewage water and nearby community water based on their multi-drug-resistant gene
Adiba, Rezwana Afrin; Ferdous, Riyan Mehzabin (Brac University, 2023-06)Introduction: Hospital wastewater is one of the most prominent sources of antibiotic-resistant pathogenic bacteria. This study aims to find multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa from the hospital and nearby community ... -
Comparative analysis of antimicrobial resistance pattern and pathogenic characterization of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from hospital effluents wastewater and its adjacent communities in Dhaka city
Mahmud, Hasib; Tushar, Jahid Hasan; Haque, Sanjeda (Brac University, 2023-02)Staphylococcus aureus is Gram-positive cocci, facultatively aerobic that has the intrinsic ability to ferment carbohydrates and forms clusters. Staphylococcus aureus is responsible for numerous pyogenic infections, food ... -
Comparative analysis of prevalence and antimicrobial resistance pattern of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from hospital effluents wastewater and hospital adjacent communities in Dhaka city
Tanni, Tanzina Islam (Brac University, 2023-12)Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacterium with spherical shape. They are member of Bacillota family. By nature, this organism is facultatively anaerobe, facultative anaerobe microorganisms don’t require oxygen to ... -
Current Antibiotic-resistant crisis and initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance: A review from global perspective
Bhowmick, Anaxme; Oishi, Tashrifa Shahreen; Aishy, Rideeta Islam (Brac University, 2022-05)Anti-microbial resistance is rising as one of the worldwide threats all over the planet due to microorganisms' regular hereditary transformation as well as restricting acknowledgment of a medication. In addition, ... -
Detection and genotype of Rotavirus a from wastewater of Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar city
Salsabil, Parsha (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 ... -
Determination of isolation & antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Salmonella spp. from fresh vegetables collected from local markets of Dhaka city
Easrat Jahan, Tonima; Aungshi, Tafannum Faizah (Brac University, 2023-04)Many outbreaks of food-borne Salmonella have been connected to raw vegetables; however, very little information is known on Salmonella contamination of raw vegetables in Dhaka's local wet markets. In this research, ... -
Factors associated with antifungal resistance and the recent development in detection & treatment: a review
Madhuri, Srijila (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 ... -
Identification of multi drug resistant bacteria from local fresh juice and industrially processed juice
Abanti, Rifah Tasnia; Jahan, Farhana; Nahar, Maliha (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 ... -
Isolation and characterization of bacteria from burn-injured patients and detection of their antibiotic sensitivity pattern
Tanzin, Dewan; Binte Farooq, Faria; Zahedy, Syeda Fairuz; Baidya, Purbita; Brinto, Tamanna Tisha; Mim, Mahsina Moshiat (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 of Staphylococcus spp. from hospital wastewater and adjacent community household water: Special focus on their antibiotic resistance
Fatema, Kaniz (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 β-Lactam & Colistin Resistant Bacteria and associated β-Lactamase & CLR Gene from animal originated food
Paul, Moumita; Tahiat, Tasfia; Khan, Nabila; Tasnim, Samiha (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, characterization and comparative analysis of multi-drug resistant acinetobacter baumannii & vibrio cholerae from hospital wastewater and its adjacent community supply water in Dhaka north
Hasan, Sakib; Labonno, Afia Fahamida; Haque, Mahir Ashhab (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, identification and efficacy assessment of bacteria degrading azo dye & reactive dye from river sludge sample
Purkaystha, Anirban; Megha, Sumiya Al Sadia (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 ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) study for thalassemia: a cross-sectional study at BRAC University, Bangladesh
Mim, Afsana (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
Ferdous, Shehreen (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 ...