A5060056021- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Heavy Metals in Plants
- Phytochemistry and biological activity of medicinal plants
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds
- Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Tea Polyphenols and Effects
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
Diné College
2020-2025
Hôpital Militaire Moulay Ismail
2021
Jinnah University for Women
2007-2019
University of Karachi
2008
Claflin University
2008
Identification of yeast isolated from clinical specimens to the species level has become increasingly important. Ever-increasing numbers immuno-suppressed patients, a widening range recognized pathogens, and discovery resistance antifungal drugs are contributing factors this necessity.A total 487 strains were studied for primary isolation presumptive identification, directly specimen. Efficacy CHROMagar Candida been evaluated with conventional methods including morphology on Corn meal-tween...
The transition of C. albicans from unicellular yeast form to filamentous i.e., pseudohyphae and hyphae is referred as morphogenesis. has the ability respond environmental conditions accordingly changing its cell morphology. Three main morphological forms are yeast, hyphae. effect different growth media (Horse serum medium, RPMI-1640, MSGB), incubation temperatures (34°C, 37°C, 40°C) pH values (5.4, 6.4, 7.4) on germ tube production by was evaluated. Horse medium noticeably promotes...
Particulate matter (PM) is a major air pollutant causing serious health problems. The aim of the present study was to find out concentration PM in ambient and its associated risk Haripur city, Pakistan. Twenty-three samples were taken at various educational institutes, hospitals, recreational areas industries city. Concentration PM2.5 (µg/m3) PM10 measured with Youngteng YT-HPC 3000A portable counter. results revealed that values both above permissible limits (35 µg/m3 for 150 PM10) set by...
Introduction Flaviviridae comprise a group of enveloped, positive-stranded RNA viruses that are mainly transmitted through either mosquitoes or tick bites and/or contaminated blood, blood products, other body secretions. These cause diseases ranging from mild to severe and considered important human pathogens. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) non-coding molecules involved in growth, development, cell proliferation, protein synthesis, apoptosis, pathogenesis. small even being used as gene suppressors...
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is an etiological agent of acute and chronic liver disease existing throughout the world. The high genetic variability HBV genome reflected by eight genotypes (A to H), each genotype has characteristic geographical distribution, which important epidemiologically. Previous studies from province Sindh, Pakistan, have reported that A D as prevalent genotypes. aim study was investigate prevalence in physically healthy females at two universities Karachi,...
Introduction: Emerging infectious diseases pose threats to the general human population including recipients of blood transfusions and health care workers. Dengue is an expanding problem in tropical subtropical regions. It now most frequent arboviral disease world, with estimated 100 million cases dengue fever annually, 250,000 hemorrhagic fever, 25,000 deaths per year (1). Materials & Methods: A total 459 serum samples were collected from suspected patients aged 10 65 years, different...
Introduction: Although the prevalence of hepatitis virus infections in Pakistan is still unknown, limited data indicate that exposure rate to HBV 35–38% with 4% being carriers and 32% having anti-HBV surface antibodies through natural conversion [1,2,3]. Studies have shown HCV 4.8–14% for, it continuously increasing. Hence there an urgent need create awareness about both B C, develop preventive measures aimed at minimizing these diseases country. Study Design: Prospective, descriptive study....
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) (MRSA), resistant to all antibiotics including Vancomycin, has been reported in Japan, USA, Canada and Brazil. Hence, the main objective of this study was evaluate possible presence Vancomycin or intermediate S.aureus Karachi. A total 850 clinical isolates were collected from two civil hospitals city between February 2006 January 2007. They identified using standard bacteriological methods.Sensitivity recommended determined by disc...
Background: On Dec 19, 2019 it was reported by the public health department of China that an outbreak pneumonia caused a novel Coronavirus. The virulence new virus COVID-19 much greater than either SARs or MERSs viruses and on March 11, 2020 World Health Department (WHO) declared world -wide pandemic. Understanding pathophysiology is absolutely necessary in understanding transmission, factors, reduce risk clinical presentation, predict outcomes disease provide guidance to any current future...
The present study was aimed to determine the frequency of water borne diarrheal infections and gastroenteritis in two flood affected camps Karachi nearby areas. Each year approximately, 579,732 people are adversely by this phenomenon, putting Pakistan 9th terms flood-affected countries worldwide. Patients Methods: All patients suffering from diarrhea (more than 3 stools per day for last 2 days), abdominal pain, vomiting or fever who were residing included study. After taking consent, a fresh...
This study assessed the knowledge and awareness regarding routine biosafety measures proper waste disposal practices among healthcare workers in Karachi, Pakistan, also highlighted areas which training was needed. To increase of requirements, Virology & Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department Microbiology, Jinnah University for Women, Pakistan association with Biosafety Association (BSAP) executed a collaborative project entitled “Training Workshop on Proper Waste Disposal from Hospitals...
Introduction The COVID-19 virus was initially reported in Dec 2019 as the causative agent of a pneumonia breakout Wuhan China. This rapidly spread from China to Europe and East Coast United States eventually reaching South West indigenous tribes mid -March. Since, then have been devasted by which Governor New Mexico has likened an existential threat. Methodology A PubMed search performed utilizing words: Navajo Indian, Indigenous Virus, COVID-19, SARs coronavirus, ACE2, S protein, virulence,...
Background: On Dec 19, 2019, the public health department of China reported that an outbreak pneumonia was caused by a novel Coronavirus. The virulence new virus COVID-19 much greater than either SARs and MERSs viruses on March 11, 2020, World Health Department (WHO) declared worldwide pandemic. Understanding pathophysiology SARS-COV-2 is absolutely necessary for understanding transmission, factors, reduce risk clinical presentation, predict outcomes disease provide guidance any current or...
Green tea and black are derived from the plant Camellia sinensis, while lemon grass belong to Andropogonschoenantusand herbal different natural herbs plant. The present study was designed evaluate antimicrobial activity of extract against most disease causing human pathogens which include Escherichia.coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilus, Micrococcus luteus, Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebseila pneumonia, andCitrobacterspps. Antimicrobial components...
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Background: On Dec 19, 2019, the public health department of China reported that an outbreak pneumonia was caused by a novel Coronavirus. March 11, 2020, World Health Department (WHO) declared worldwide pandemic. Understanding pathophysiology SARS-COV-2 virus is necessary for understanding transmission, clinical presentation, associated risk factors, predicted outcomes, and provides guidance treatment protocols. Methodology: A comprehensive PubMed search performed utilizing terms: COVID-19...
Flaviviruses are a family of positive - single stranded RNA viruses, which includes Yellow Fever viruses (YFV), Dengue (DENV), Japanese encephalitis (JEV), West Nile (WNV), Zika (ZIKV), Bovine Viral Diarrhea virus (BVDV), and Hepatitis C (HCV or C). Majority these mostly carried by mosquitoes transmitted through mosquito bites contaminated blood other products. As now, there vaccines available for most but some still in development research. HCV is one the leading cause liver cirrhosis,...