Prasil Pradhan

ORCID: 0000-0002-5889-5586
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Research Areas
  • Antibiotic Use and Resistance
  • Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
  • Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
  • Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
  • Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
  • Online and Blended Learning
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
  • Public Health and Nutrition
  • Smoking Behavior and Cessation
  • Vibrio bacteria research studies
  • Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
  • Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
  • Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
  • Online Learning and Analytics
  • Infection Control in Healthcare

Patan Academy of Health Sciences
2014-2024

Patan Hospital
2024

Public Health Institute
2019

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
2015

The need to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through a One Health (OH) approach is now well recognized. There is, however, limited guidance on how AMR surveillance should be implemented across sectors generate meaningful and AMU data for decision-making. Using sympatric cross-sector sample collection, Nepal adopted the WHO extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing

10.1155/2024/1094816 article EN cc-by International Journal of Microbiology 2024-01-01

Patan Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal.To describe 1) the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its antibiotic sensitivity pattern; 2) demographic clinical characteristics associated with MRSA infections; 3) treatment outcomes in-patients infection among patients S. between January 2018 December 2020.This was a cross-sectional study using electronic paper-based hospital records infection.Of 1,804 infection, 1,027 (57%, 95% CI 55-59) had MRSA. The were susceptible to...

10.5588/pha.21.0042 article FR cc-by Public Health Action 2021-11-01

Introduction: Hospital environment is a reservoir of wide varieties microorganisms which are frequently reported colonizing in medical equipment. Stethoscopes essential tools and universal use the profession, might be source spreading nosocomial infections. This research project was conducted with an aim to assess presence aerobic bacteria stethoscope doctors working at Patan students ofPatan Academy Health Sciences.
 Methods: It cross sectional study based on structured questionnaire...

10.31729/jnma.2784 article EN cc-by Journal of Nepal Medical Association 2015-09-30

Introduction: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the leading causes healthcare associated infection. It different types difficult-to-treat infections as these pathogens are to β-lactam antibiotics. The changing epidemiology, ever-increasing prevalence and trends susceptible antibiotics a global concern. aim this study was evaluate MRSA isolated from various samples. Method: hospital based descriptive cross-sectional conducted at Patan Hospital, Academy Health...

10.3126/jpahs.v11i1.65649 article EN Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences 2024-12-05

Introduction: Prevalence of multi and extensively drug resistant (MDR XDR) gram negative bacteria (GNB) are increasing trend becoming a threat to public health. There is no single effective antibiotic treat these pathogens. These superbugs need continuous surveillance develop relevant treatment protocols early therapeutic approaches. In this study, we evaluated the trends in prevalence, etiology antibiogram MDR XDR GNB isolated from various samples tertiary care hospital. Method: It was...

10.3126/jpahs.v11i2.67628 article EN Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences 2024-12-05

Introduction: The emergence of drug resistance in tuberculosis has become a major challenge for effective control tuberculosis. This study was done with an aim to determine the pattern mycobacteria isolated from pulmonary tuberculosis.
 Methods: Sputum samples were collected patients attending B.P. Koirala Institute Health Sciences, Dharan during 1st June 2006 30th May 2007. smear positive cultured on Lowenstein Jensen medium and sensitivity performed by proportion method.
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10.59284/jgpeman148 article EN cc-by Journal of General Practice and Emergency Medicine of Nepal 2014-06-27

Introduction: During COVID-19 pandemic, live online lectures were offered for the first time to undergraduate students. Due its novelty, it was important identify effectiveness. Thus, aim of this study compare perception students and faculty regarding attributes delivered via versus classroom platform. Method: In descriptive study, after approval from ethical committee, link validated questionnaire sent email all participants. Quantitative data expressed as numbers percentage while thematic...

10.3126/jpahs.v9i1.42002 article EN Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences 2022-06-17
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