Aklima Akter
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Refractive Error among Different School Going Children of Selected Schools of Chittagong Metropolitan Area, Bangladesh
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Refractive Error among Different School Going Children of Selected Schools of Chittagong Metropolitan Area, Bangladesh Open
Introduction: Refractive errors arise when the eye’s optical system fails to properly focus incoming light onto the retina, resulting in blurred vision. They represent one of the most common and preventable causes of childhood visual impai…
View article: Human antibody targeting <i>Vibrio cholerae</i> O1 O-specific polysaccharide induces an amotile hypovirulent bacterial phenotype: mechanism of protection against cholera
Human antibody targeting <i>Vibrio cholerae</i> O1 O-specific polysaccharide induces an amotile hypovirulent bacterial phenotype: mechanism of protection against cholera Open
Antibodies targeting the O-specific polysaccharide (OSP) of Vibrio cholerae O1 are crucial determinants of protection against cholera. These antibodies agglutinate bacteria and, even in sub-agglutinating conditions, inhibit V. cholerae mot…
View article: Evaluation of Cholera Antigen-Specific Gut-Homing β7-Positive Antibody-Secreting Cells in the Systemic Circulation of Oral Cholera Vaccinees Receiving Doses at Different Intervals
Evaluation of Cholera Antigen-Specific Gut-Homing β7-Positive Antibody-Secreting Cells in the Systemic Circulation of Oral Cholera Vaccinees Receiving Doses at Different Intervals Open
Background/Objectives: Cholera remains a significant global health challenge. Shanchol (ShantaBiotech, India), one of the WHO prequalified Oral Cholera Vaccines (OCVs) available until recently, has been used to immunize people as a two-dos…
View article: A Case Report on Stroke in a Young Patient: Looking Beyond the Obvious Cause
A Case Report on Stroke in a Young Patient: Looking Beyond the Obvious Cause Open
View article: Safety and immunogenicity of a recombinant double-mutant heat-labile toxin derived from enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli in healthy Bangladeshi adults delivered by three different routes
Safety and immunogenicity of a recombinant double-mutant heat-labile toxin derived from enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli in healthy Bangladeshi adults delivered by three different routes Open
Introduction Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is a common cause of acute watery diarrhea in areas lacking access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. This Phase 1 trial measured the safety and immunogenicity of double-mutant hea…
View article: Bioactivity Assessment of Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Properties of Eclipta prostrata Extract on Rat Models
Bioactivity Assessment of Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Properties of Eclipta prostrata Extract on Rat Models Open
Medicinal plants have traditionally been used to prevent and treat a range of health concerns. Numerous plant extracts have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. In this study, the alcoholic extract of Eclipta prostrat…
View article: Knowledge and Awareness of Scabies among different Community People of Selected Areas of Chattogram City Corporation Area, Bangladesh
Knowledge and Awareness of Scabies among different Community People of Selected Areas of Chattogram City Corporation Area, Bangladesh Open
Human scabies is a parasitic infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. It is one of the commonest dermatological condition accounting for a substantial proportion of skin disease in many low and middle income countries. Age, gen…
View article: Correlation of Serum Ferritin with Age and Growth in Thalassemia Major Children
Correlation of Serum Ferritin with Age and Growth in Thalassemia Major Children Open
Background: Thalassemia is the most prevalent single gene defect in human beings worldwide. Repeated blood transfusions along with chelation therapy are mainstay of treatment in thalassemia patients. However, these recurrent blood transfus…
View article: Designing of a multiepitope-based vaccine against echinococcosis utilizing the potent Ag5 antigen: Immunoinformatics and simulation approaches
Designing of a multiepitope-based vaccine against echinococcosis utilizing the potent Ag5 antigen: Immunoinformatics and simulation approaches Open
Echinococcosis is a significant parasitic zoonotic disease with severe implications for human and animal health. To date, there has been no effective vaccine candidate available for echinococcosis. Therefore, we employed computational appr…
View article: Transforming Seaweeds into Superfoods: Biochemical, Mineral, and Microbial Analysis of Three Seaweeds for Value-Added Biscuit and Muffin Production
Transforming Seaweeds into Superfoods: Biochemical, Mineral, and Microbial Analysis of Three Seaweeds for Value-Added Biscuit and Muffin Production Open
View article: Design, Development, and Performance Analysis of an Innovative Mini Portable Cooling Cup
Design, Development, and Performance Analysis of an Innovative Mini Portable Cooling Cup Open
View article: Clinical Study of Eclampsia Patients in Early Age Group of Women Admitted into DMCh between July 2023 to December 2023
Clinical Study of Eclampsia Patients in Early Age Group of Women Admitted into DMCh between July 2023 to December 2023 Open
Background: Eclampsia, characterized by the onset of seizures in women with preeclampsia, is a significant cause of maternal and neonatal mortality, especially in low-resource settings like Bangladesh. Young women, particularly those in th…
View article: Maternal Outcome of Pregnancy with Previous History of Caesarean Section with Central Placenta Previa Admitted into DMCH Gynae Department (6 months study)
Maternal Outcome of Pregnancy with Previous History of Caesarean Section with Central Placenta Previa Admitted into DMCH Gynae Department (6 months study) Open
Background: Placenta previa, a condition where the placenta is abnormally positioned in the lower uterine segment, poses significant risks to both maternal and neonatal health. It has become more prevalent with increasing cesarean deliveri…
View article: Cholera toxin and O-specific polysaccharide immune responses after oral cholera vaccination with Dukoral in different age groups of Bangladeshi participants
Cholera toxin and O-specific polysaccharide immune responses after oral cholera vaccination with Dukoral in different age groups of Bangladeshi participants Open
Vaccination is important to prevent cholera. There are limited data comparing anti-O-specific polysaccharide (OSP) and anti-cholera toxin-specific immune responses following oral whole-cell with cholera toxin B-subunit (WC-rBS) vaccine (Du…
View article: Socio-economic status of fishermen in cox’s bazar district of Bangladesh
Socio-economic status of fishermen in cox’s bazar district of Bangladesh Open
The current study has been conducted to evaluate the socio-economic profile of fishermen in Cox's Bazar district, Bangladesh through a survey method. The socioeconomic profile of fishermen has been discussed in points of family size, age s…
View article: Effect of commercial probiotics on the drug-resistant enteric pathogens isolated from clinical specimens
Effect of commercial probiotics on the drug-resistant enteric pathogens isolated from clinical specimens Open
Background: Neoteric times have witnessed antibiotic resistance and the increase of infectious diseases; hence these trends lead people toward natural products. Probiotics are considered a natural source for maintaining human health from t…
View article: Estimation of microbial conatmination in different sea fishes and implementation of time-dependent UV-radiation to control the existence of fish microflora
Estimation of microbial conatmination in different sea fishes and implementation of time-dependent UV-radiation to control the existence of fish microflora Open
The present study attempted to evaluate the existence and survival of microorganisms in common sea fishes available in Bangladesh and also evaluated the effects of UV radiation (260 nm) to reduce the proliferation of bacterial pathogens. A…
View article: The impact of wood dust on pulmonary function and blood immunoglobulin E, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C‐ reactive protein: A cross‐sectional study among sawmill workers in Tangail, Bangladesh
The impact of wood dust on pulmonary function and blood immunoglobulin E, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C‐ reactive protein: A cross‐sectional study among sawmill workers in Tangail, Bangladesh Open
Background and Aims Occupational exposure to wood dust leads to lung function abnormalities that are prominent causes of morbidity and disability of sawmill workers. The adverse respiratory effects of wood dust in sawmills have not been st…
View article: Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the Population Living in High- and Low-Density Gradient Areas in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the Population Living in High- and Low-Density Gradient Areas in Dhaka, Bangladesh Open
Community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in densely populated countries has been a topic of concern from the beginning of the pandemic. Evidence of community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 according to population density gradient and socio-economi…
View article: Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Bangladesh related to novel coronavirus infection
Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Bangladesh related to novel coronavirus infection Open
View article: Estimation of Microbial Contamination in Different Sea Fish and Implementation of Time Dependent Uv-Radiation on the Growth of Fish Microflora
Estimation of Microbial Contamination in Different Sea Fish and Implementation of Time Dependent Uv-Radiation on the Growth of Fish Microflora Open
View article: Estimation of COVID-19 Prevalence in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh & Impact of COVID-19 Vaccine
Estimation of COVID-19 Prevalence in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh & Impact of COVID-19 Vaccine Open
The corona virus disease-2019 (COVID-19), also known as the corona pandemic, is an ongoing public health emergency caused by coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), which is spread by the transmission of coronavirus-2, which causes severe acute respi…
View article: Correction: Plasma and memory B cell responses targeting O-specific polysaccharide (OSP) are associated with protection against Vibrio cholerae O1 infection among household contacts of cholera patients in Bangladesh
Correction: Plasma and memory B cell responses targeting O-specific polysaccharide (OSP) are associated with protection against Vibrio cholerae O1 infection among household contacts of cholera patients in Bangladesh Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006399.].
View article: Association of serum zinc and vitamin E levels with Acne vulgarisin Bangladeshi acne patients
Association of serum zinc and vitamin E levels with Acne vulgarisin Bangladeshi acne patients Open
The serum level of zinc and vitamin E were measured to understand the association of various nutrients on acne pathogenesis. Both zinc and vitamin E are antioxidants used as a supplement in acne treatment. However, their effect and status …
View article: Defining Polysaccharide-Specific Antibody Targets against Vibrio cholerae O139 in Humans following O139 Cholera and following Vaccination with a Commercial Bivalent Oral Cholera Vaccine, and Evaluation of Conjugate Vaccines Targeting O139
Defining Polysaccharide-Specific Antibody Targets against Vibrio cholerae O139 in Humans following O139 Cholera and following Vaccination with a Commercial Bivalent Oral Cholera Vaccine, and Evaluation of Conjugate Vaccines Targeting O139 Open
Cholera is a severe dehydrating illness of humans caused by Vibrio cholerae serogroup O1 or O139. Protection against cholera is serogroup specific, and serogroup specificity is defined by O-specific polysaccharide (OSP).
View article: Vibrio cholerae Sialidase-Specific Immune Responses Are Associated with Protection against Cholera
Vibrio cholerae Sialidase-Specific Immune Responses Are Associated with Protection against Cholera Open
Cholera infection can result in severe dehydration that may lead to death within a short period of time if not treated immediately. Vaccination is an important strategy to prevent the disease.
View article: An assessment of potential biomarkers of environment enteropathy and its association with age and microbial infections among children in Bangladesh
An assessment of potential biomarkers of environment enteropathy and its association with age and microbial infections among children in Bangladesh Open
Interventional studies targeting environment enteropathy (EE) are impeded by the lack of appropriate, validated, non-invasive biomarkers of EE. Thus, we aimed to validate the association of potential biomarkers for EE with enteric infectio…
View article: Parenteral Vaccination with a Cholera Conjugate Vaccine Boosts Vibriocidal and Anti-OSP Responses in Mice Previously Immunized with an Oral Cholera Vaccine
Parenteral Vaccination with a Cholera Conjugate Vaccine Boosts Vibriocidal and Anti-OSP Responses in Mice Previously Immunized with an Oral Cholera Vaccine Open
Oral cholera vaccination protects against cholera; however, responses in young children are low and of short duration. The best current correlates of protection against cholera target Vibrio cholerae O-specific polysaccharide (anti-OSP), i…
View article: A Study on Critical Care Obstetrics’ in Eclampsia Patients-ICU Management and Maternal Outcome in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Dhaka Medical College Hospital
A Study on Critical Care Obstetrics’ in Eclampsia Patients-ICU Management and Maternal Outcome in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Dhaka Medical College Hospital Open
Introduction:Eclampsia is a very serious and relatively frequent complication of pregnancy which is considered as 'obstetrical tragedy' to the unborn fetus the mother and to the obstetricians.Early diagnosis and proper treatment can reduce…
View article: Prevalence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 among the Young People and Association Between Diabetes, Hypertension, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2
Prevalence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 among the Young People and Association Between Diabetes, Hypertension, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 Open
Background: The corona virus disease-2019 (COVID-19) or corona pandemic is an outgoing pandemic caused by coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2. It was first identified in…