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Characterization of acinetobacter baumannii from hospital-adjacent waterbodies in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023-06)
Acinetobacter baumannii has become a significant pathogen over the last few decades. It is naturally found in food, soil, and surface water but in clinical settings, it has demonstrated increasing health problems and ...
Detection of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in chicken samples collected from wet markets of Dhaka City
(Brac University, 2023-06)
In both humans and animals, antibiotics are often used as a kind of treatment and to prevent illness. Antibiotic resistance may, however, also increase due to broad antibiotic usage. This study aimed to investigate the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Synergistic effect of iron-oxide NPs conjugated with antibiotics against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
(Brac University, 2023-06)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a worldwide public health issue. Pathogenic
bacteria are gradually developing novel antibiotic resistance mechanisms. Enhanced treatment strategies, such as alternative drugs or ...
Can bacteria fly? - bacteriological assessment of common fly (Musca domestica) as a potential carrier for public health epidemics
(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 ...