Sharmin Akhtar

ORCID: 0000-0003-3507-976X
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Research Areas
  • Influenza Virus Research Studies
  • Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
  • Viral Infections and Vectors
  • Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
  • COVID-19 epidemiological studies
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Animal Virus Infections Studies
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Family and Disability Support Research
  • Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
  • Primate Behavior and Ecology
  • Animal Behavior and Reproduction
  • Maritime Security and History
  • Global Maritime and Colonial Histories
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Respiratory viral infections research
  • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Mechanics and Biomechanics Studies
  • Landfill Environmental Impact Studies
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • Plant Genetic and Mutation Studies
  • Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
  • Species Distribution and Climate Change

Jahangirnagar University
2014-2024

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
2021-2023

University of Dhaka
2022

Punjabi University
2022

National Council Of Educational Research And Training
2022

University of Manitoba
2022

Indian Army
2022

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
2017-2021

University of Hong Kong
2021

National Research Centre
2017-2021

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 and low (LPAI) H9N2 viruses have been recognized as threats to public health in Bangladesh since 2007. Although live bird markets (LBMs) implicated the transmission, dissemination, circulation of these viruses, an in-depth analysis dynamics transmission at human–animal interface has lacking. Here we present evaluate epidemiological findings from active surveillance conducted among poultry various production sectors 2008 2016. Overall, prevalence...

10.1038/emi.2016.142 article EN cc-by Emerging Microbes & Infections 2017-01-01

In Bangladesh rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) are found in forested habitats and urban areas. From 2005 to 2010, we investigated the distribution of throughout country. Populations were estimated by line transect, point sampling direct counting. A total 37 groups 16 localities recorded Overall, group size areas ranged from 22 91 individuals, with a mean 41.3 ± 16.7. Rhesus mostly near Hindu communities. Nearly five times as many (n= 176) observed Overall natural varied 10 78 30.2 10.9. Of...

10.1896/052.026.0103 article EN Primate Conservation 2013-02-01

Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N8) clade 2.3.4.4 virus emerged in 2016 and spread to Russia, Europe, Africa. Our analysis of viruses from domestic ducks at Tanguar haor, Bangladesh, showed genetic similarities with other wild birds central Asia, suggesting their potential role the genesis A(H5N8).

10.3201/eid2308.170143 article EN cc-by Emerging infectious diseases 2017-06-13

Highly pathogenic H5N1 and low H9N2 influenza viruses are endemic to poultry markets in Bangladesh have cocirculated since 2008. circulated constantly the markets, whereas highly occurred sporadically, with peaks of activity cooler months. Thirty isolated from were characterized by antigenic, molecular, phylogenetic analyses. clades 2.2.2 2.3.2.1 live bird only. Phylogenetic analysis 30 isolates revealed multiple introductions Bangladesh. There was no reassortment between local genotype,...

10.1038/emi.2014.11 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Emerging Microbes & Infections 2014-01-01

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 viruses were first isolated in Bangladesh February 2007. Subsequently, clades 2.2.2, 2.3.4.2 and 2.3.2.1a identified Bangladesh, our previous surveillance data revealed that by the end of 2014, circulating exclusively comprised clade 2.3.2.1a. We recently determined status conducting live poultry markets waterfowl wetland areas from 2015 through 2016. Until April 2015, persisted without any change genotype. However, June we a new genotype viruses,...

10.1038/emi.2017.60 article EN cc-by Emerging Microbes & Infections 2017-01-01

In 2011, avian influenza surveillance at the Bangladesh live bird markets (LBMs) showed complete replacement of highly pathogenic (HPAI) H5N1 virus clade 2.2.2 (Qinghai-like lineage) by HPAI 2.3.2.1. This clade, which continues to circulate in and neighboring countries, is an intra-and interclade reassortant; its HA, polymerase basic 1 (PB1), (PA), nonstructural (NS) genes come from subclade 2.3.2.1a; 2 (PB2) comes 2.3.2.1c; NA, nucleocapsid protein (NP), matrix (M) gene 2.3.4.2. The H9N2...

10.1637/11136-050815-reg article EN Avian Diseases 2016-05-01

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest communicable diseases. is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and classified as Pulmonary (PTB) Extra (EPTB). EPTB account for 15-20 % cases tuberculosis. diagnosis challenging due to inadequate sample volume, pauci-bacillary nature unusual clinical presentation. There are number tests available but conventional microscopy has low sensitivity although culture gold standard method, it takes longer time yielding positive result. On...

10.3329/cmoshmcj.v23i2.79751 article EN Chattagram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital Medical College Journal 2025-03-02

The study was carried out to assess the mammalian diversity and conservation in Baraiyadhala National Park between October 2021 June 2023 spanning a total of 78 field days. Field data were collected following combination different methods including transect walk, night survey, mist netting camera trapping. Ten automated, infrared sensor traps set up at 48 trap station for 14 months covering 2793 Fifty-five species mammals recorded which 41.82% rare, followed by 29.09% common, 16.36% uncommon...

10.3329/bjz.v52i3.80787 article EN Bangladesh Journal of Zoology 2025-03-27

H9N2 avian influenza viruses are continuously monitored by the World Health Organization because they endemic; continually reassort with H5N1, H7N9 and H10N8 viruses; periodically cause human infections. We characterized carrying internal genes from highly pathogenic H7N3 viruses, which were isolated chickens or quail live-bird markets in Bangladesh between 2010 2013. All of used this study carried mammalian host-specific mutations. studied their replication kinetics normal bronchoepithelial...

10.1038/emi.2016.29 article EN cc-by Emerging Microbes & Infections 2016-01-01

Since November 2008, we have conducted active avian influenza surveillance in Bangladesh. Clades 2.2.2, 2.3.4.2, and 2.3.2.1a of highly pathogenic H5N1 viruses all been identified Bangladeshi live poultry markets (LPMs), although, since the end 2014, exclusively from clade 2.3.2.1a. In June 2015, a new reassortant virus (H5N1-R1) was identified, containing haemagglutinin, neuraminidase, matrix genes circulating Bangladesh 2011, plus five other Eurasian-lineage low A (LPAI) viruses. Here...

10.1080/22221751.2019.1605845 article EN cc-by Emerging Microbes & Infections 2019-01-01

To explore relationship among perceived stress regarding loneliness, interpersonal trust and institutional of expatriates during the early COVID-19 period (from 30th March to May 2020).Data from 21,439 were extracted COVIDiSTRESS global survey. The outcome variable was stress. explanatory variables age, (interpersonal institutional). Pairwise correlation, structural equation modelling used determine variables.The majority female (73.85%), married (60.20%), had college degree (47.76%),...

10.1186/s40359-023-01180-9 article EN cc-by BMC Psychology 2023-04-29

Influenza virological surveillance was conducted in Bangladesh from January to December 2021 live poultry markets (LPMs) and Tanguar Haor, a wetland region where domestic ducks have frequent contact with migratory birds. The predominant viruses circulating LPMs were low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) H9N2 clade 2.3.2.1a highly (HPAI) H5N1 viruses. Additional LPAIs found both LPM (H4N6) Haor wetlands (H7N7). Genetic analyses of these strongly suggested long-distance movement along the...

10.1080/22221751.2023.2252510 article EN cc-by-nc Emerging Microbes & Infections 2023-08-25

Abstract The H9N2 influenza viruses that have become established in Bangladeshi live poultry markets possess five gene segments of the highly pathogenic H7N3 avian virus. We assessed replication, transmission, and disease potential three chickens New World quail. Each virus replicated to high titers transmitted by airborne route contacts both species. Infected showed no signs, differed their quail were more susceptible than shed after transmission for 10 days. Consequently, are a threat...

10.1111/irv.12589 article EN cc-by Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses 2018-07-10

Activity pattern of white-breasted waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) was studied during May 2007 to April 2008 at Jahangirnagar University Campus, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. They spent most the daily time (35.46%) for foraging and feeding. Hiding second highest activity (26.75%) while moving, preening, calling, resting activities changing other wetland birds constituted 11.33%, 8.59%, 6.13%, 5.20% 5.12%, respectively. Breeding season lasted from February July with breeding found in (9.41%)....

10.3329/bjz.v41i2.23321 article EN Bangladesh Journal of Zoology 2015-05-13

In Bangladesh, free-range duck farms provide opportunities for the generation of novel influenza A viruses as evidenced by emergence an unusual A(H1N7) virus in 2023. Continued surveillance such environments potential with properties remains a priority.

10.1128/mra.00218-24 article EN Microbiology Resource Announcements 2024-07-24

Migratory birds play a major role in spreading influenza viruses over long distances. We report highly pathogenic avian A(H5N6) migratory and resident ducks Bangladesh. The were genetically similar to detected wild China Mongolia, suggesting migration-associated dissemination of these zoonotic pathogens.

10.3201/eid2709.210819 article EN cc-by Emerging infectious diseases 2021-08-19

From April 2018 to October 2019, we continued active surveillance for influenza viruses in Bangladeshi live poultry markets (LPMs) and Tanguar Haor, a wetland region of Bangladesh where domestic ducks have frequent contact with migratory birds. The predominant virus subtypes circulating the LPMs were low pathogenic avian (LPAI) H9N2 clade 2.3.2.1a highly (HPAI) H5N1 H5N1-R1 genotype, like those found previous years. Viruses H5N1-R2 which previously reported as co-circulating genotype LPM,...

10.1111/tbed.14450 article EN Transboundary and Emerging Diseases 2022-01-06

Novel coronavirus (nCoV) has created a new challenging situation all over the world. In Bangladesh, people are facing some difficulties to response emergencies. There so many who lacking of proper quarantine information and knowledge about prevention practices towards disease 2019 (COVID-19). COVID-19 an experience mental disorder like depression, anxiety, stress. Although social media, newspaper, news, television focused on this issue, still there is be needed identify psychological effects...

10.11591/ijphs.v10i2.20642 article EN International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) 2021-03-31

Fresh water is an essential amenity to survive. However, every year many people are directly or indirectly either dying suffering from water-borne diseases. The main purpose of this study make a clear view the pollution which happening in Char Chanpara and how frequently residents that area getting affected due excessive pollution. Shitalakhya River its surrounding now situation becoming worse. polluted river infecting men, women children possible way. Water most requirement perform...

10.3233/ajw210026 article EN Asian Journal of Water Environment and Pollution 2021-07-29

It is well documented that raising a child with an intellectual disability negatively affects the mental health and marital relationships of parents as they encounter additional social, psychological, financial, physical burdens. But little known about phenomena from context Bangladesh. This study aimed to investigate effect having on satisfaction wellbeing parents. assessed depression randomly selected 60 (both father mother) compared same number without disability. used improvised Bangla...

10.11591/ijphs.v11i1.21072 article EN International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) 2022-02-11

Tamralipti was a port of ancient Bengal used as corridor for international trade and it played critical role in bringing fame glory to Bengal. This study investigates the this that contributed towards socioeconomic sociocultural supremacy from 200 BCE 700 CE. Archaeological remains proved contacts with several domestic foreign geographical entities such Southeast Asia, China Rome. The sequential dominance aided enrich society structure trade-related social classes until deterioration decline...

10.21315/kajh2022.29.1.1 article EN cc-by KEMANUSIAAN the Asian Journal of Humanities 2022-01-01
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