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Correlation of cancer types with stages and symptoms: analysis-based descriptive cross-sectional study
(Brac University, 2023-05)
Background and aim: One of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide is Cancer
which accounted for nearly 10 million deaths in recent years. Cancer arises from the transformation of
normal cells into tumor ...
Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance pattern of staphylococcus aureus in the hospital waste water and adjacent community water in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-02)
Staphylococcus aureus is an important pathogen that has the potential to cause infections both in nosocomial and community settings. In terms of morphology, Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacteria that causes ...
Isolation of antibiotic resistant salmonella spp. from fresh vegetables collected from local wet markets of Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-02)
In Bangladesh, eating raw vegetables that have undergone less processing is becoming very popular. Consuming fresh vegetables contaminated with significant gastrointestinal pathogenic bacteria like Salmonella increases the ...
Isolation of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii from street vended cut fruits sold in Dhaka city of Bangladesh and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern
(Brac University, 2023-01)
The consumption of street vended ready-to-eat cut fruits is very common in Dhaka City. Since
fresh produce is eaten raw, it can also pose a public health risk. So, this study was undertaken
for the isolation and ...
Pan-genome analysis of Alistipes Genomes: Exploration of diversity and pathogenicity
(Brac University, 2023-01)
Alistipes, a recently identified and comparatively unexplored bacterial genus of the Bacteroidetes
phylum, has several species isolated from both healthy and diseased individuals. This gram negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Covid-19 disease effects on pregnancy: a review
(Brac University, 2023-03)
The objective of this review was to identify the most significant characteristics and outcomes of
the pregnant individual infected with COVID-19 and to provide an overview during the perinatal
period. Pregnant women are ...
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 ...