Antimicrobial resistance is a major global issue for human and animals. Increased use of antimicrobials in livestock poultry has become one the causes antimicrobial development microorganisms. The aim study was to characterize resistant bacteria from raw buffalo chicken meat standard vitro condition. A total 140 samples were collected different retail shops Bhaktapur Metropolitan City, Nepal. Among them, 70 samples. Bacterial growth, identification, susceptibility test performed according...

Background and Objective . Antenatal care (ANC) is one of the main components maternal health. Utilization safe motherhood deprived in women who belong to low-caste groups like Dalit Nepal. Low socioeconomic status, poor knowledge awareness on obstetric complications, lack decision-making autonomy, limited health options lead underutilization existing service. The aim this study was ascertain utilization antenatal services terms ANC visits with personnel, receiving recommended period iron...

Viral infections are an underrecognized problem in children on standard chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). In countries with high baseline seroprevalence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) such as India, it may be important pathogen leading to fever, end-organ damage, and cytopenia. Data regarding the incidence manifestations CMV disease pediatric ALL patients scanty. The authors prospectively assessed all prolonged febrile neutropenia (FN) over a 3-year period. Children including...

Low immunity, comorbid clinical conditions, and metabolic disorders may be the underlying factors that determine severity of infection. Diabetes increases risk infection multiple organ damage. In Nepal, actual burden fungal infections has not been estimated or is in a limited progress. This study aimed to investigate status diabetic nondiabetic individuals Bhaktapur, Nepal.A total 670 samples were collected from 134 participants. From each participant, five different sites like an oral wash,...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat. It has been portrayed as slow tsunami. Multidrug and extensive drug exacerbate the already-existing AMR problem. The aim of study was to access colonization methicillin-resistant biofilm-producing Staphylococcus aureus among healthcare workers (HCWs) medical students (MSs). A cross-sectional designed. total 352 participants (176 were HCWs 176 MSs) enrolled from different hospitals colleges in Kathmandu, Nepal. Nasal cavity swab samples...

Objective: Probiotics have tremendous role in human health for disease prevention and treatment both communicable non-communicable diseases. The aim of study is to isolate, characterize evaluate the antibacterial effect probiotic against Multi-drug Resistant (MDR) bacterial pathogens. Methodology: Total 20 dairy (10 milk 10 curds) samples were collected from shops Bhaktapur, Nepal. Lactobacilli spp. isolated de Man, Rogosa Sharpe (MRS) agar broth. Physiological, biochemical tolerance tests...

Abstract Introduction COVID‐19 had caused nearly 12,000 deaths in Nepal by March 2023. In this study, we compare COVID‐19‐associated mortality the first (September 15 to November 30, 2020) and second (April June 2021) waves of pandemic investigate associated epidemiological factors. Methods We disaggregated COVID‐19‐related between using national database evaluated association independent variables with versus waves. Results Out 8133 deaths, 25% died wave 75% second. Overall, 33.5% deceased...

Background In the developing world intestinal parasitic infection plays a significant role in high morbidity and mortality among general population country like Nepal burden of appears all ages mainly due to factors lack education low socio economic status poor sanitation consumption unhealthy food water The impact is even higher school going children rural community Thus present study was planned investigate prevalence Lokhim Village Development Committee VDC situated Solukhumbu district...

Moraxella catarrhalis causes mild to severe disease in all age groups, mainly children. This study investigates the prevalence of M. catarrhalis, its cocolonization with other common nasal flora, and associated risk factors kindergarten children Bhaktapur.A cross-sectional was conducted among 136 healthy school-going from four kindergartens Bhaktapur Municipality. Nasal swabs were examined for identification isolation antibiotic susceptibility pattern. Additionally, further analysis...

In low- and middle-income countries including Nepal, respiratory tract infection (RTI) is considered as one of the most prominent public health problems in children. Multiple carriage pathogens common children, especially preschoolers they are easily transmitted through close contact poor hygienic condition. Thus, this research based on study prevalence, co-existence, associated factors antibiogram nasal isolates among healthy preschoolers.The was conducted four randomly selected...

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis ranks among the top 10 causes of deaths in Nepal despite country having a long history national prevention programmes that have proved very successful control tuberculosis. Several cases active or latent are still missing number infected individuals is increasing each year. Microscopy has its own limitations and factors like low bacterial load, quality sample, smear, experience microscopist etc. influence overall sensitivity test. The implementation molecular...

Background: Work-based learning (WBL) is experiential that supplements traditional classroom instruction with in a real-world setting. In-plant training key component of WBL technical and vocational education. This study explores the experiences final-year pharmacy students during their in-plant assesses its role developing essential skills enhancing career opportunities. Methods: Qualitative case methods were employed to examine 15 students. We used semi-structured interviews for data...

We investigated bacterial growth from raw meats and items used during meat handling, hygiene practices followed by handlers at butcher shops in Kathmandu. A cross-sectional study was conducted; a total of 200 swab samples were collected 121 shops. mean count performed, identification antibiotic susceptibility test performed. face-to-face interview conducted to evaluate the practices. Out samples, 90.5% showed growth. All Buffalo more than 90.0% Goat Pork growth, only 60.0% knife swabs...

This study was conducted to assess factors associated with cutaneous colonization of Mucormycetes in diabetic and non-diabetic individuals. A total 800 swab samples from 200 participants including 100 diabetics non-diabetics were collected four different body sites: (1) the forehead, (2) nasal cavity, (3) hands (4) feet. Fungal isolation, fungal identification antibiotic sensitivity tests performed on isolates. Overall, 12.0 % showed while commonest isolates

Background Oral Hygiene (OH) plays a significant role in the overall health of human being. Gingivitis, periodontitis, dental caries and erosion are some common oral problems observed women during pregnancy.  The hormonal changes occurring pregnancies main causes for periodontal problem. Further lack hygiene, vomiting first trimester frequent intake sugary meals deteriorate condition pregnancy. Oral hygiene is often neglected given less priority compared to other components antenatal care....

Hormonal changes during pregnancy accelerate estrogen and progesterone which is the main reason for periodontal diseases among pregnant women. Lack of oral hygiene maintenance decreased awareness routine professional dental checkup further complicate health problems pregnancy. Oral often neglected examination counseling compared to other components antenatal visit women in Nepal. Thus, aim present study identify practice attitude regarding Lalitpur district A descriptive cross-sectional was...

Bhuvan Saud1* and Saroj Adhakari2 Author Affiliations 1Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Jeanmarie Foundation Institute Health Sciences (JFIHS), Nepal 2Medical Technologist, Government Nepal, Received: July 16, 2019 | Published: 22, Corresponding author: Saud, Department Janamaitri DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2019.19.003366 Also View In:

Abstract Aim: To access the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards COVID-19 disease among chronic diseases patients visiting tertiary hospitals of Kathmandu. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted who visited Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular Transplant Center, Semi-structured questionnaire used to collect patients’ socio-demographic data perspectives on COVID-19. Results: Four hundred participated in study, with 53.2% female 46.8% male,...

With recent advancement in medical technologies, the approach to treat diseases has widely broadened today’s era. In 21st century, stem cells have become an attractive method for treatment of injuries order restore normal function body. Globally, numerous researches are underway find possible sites and methods using cell medicine. Stem gradually becoming a better option therapeutic use due their remarkable properties