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View article: Incidence of hypermucoviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae and phenotypic detection of their virulence factors along with classical strains among patients visiting tertiary care hospital
Incidence of hypermucoviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae and phenotypic detection of their virulence factors along with classical strains among patients visiting tertiary care hospital Open
Introduction: A new strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae named hypermucoviscous K. pneumoniae emerges with a distinctive feature to classical strains. Infections due to hypermucoviscous strains have increased with significant mortality and morb…
View article: Associated risk factors and prevalence of human papillomavirus infection among females visiting tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional study from Nepal
Associated risk factors and prevalence of human papillomavirus infection among females visiting tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional study from Nepal Open
Objectives There is a greater risk of cervical neoplasia in women with ongoing cervical infections with high-risk human papillomaviruses. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors for human papillomavirus inf…
View article: Study of Hepatic Steatosis Algorithms as A Potential Marker of Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
Study of Hepatic Steatosis Algorithms as A Potential Marker of Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Open
Background: Metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most common chronic liver disease worldwide, with increased liver-related morbidity and mortality. Various non-invasive algorithms have been developed for …
View article: Detection of Biofilm Production and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern among Clinically Isolated Staphylococcus aureus
Detection of Biofilm Production and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern among Clinically Isolated Staphylococcus aureus Open
Aim. The increasing antibiotic resistance and the ability to form biofilms in medical devices have become the leading cause of severe infections associated with Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). Since the bacteria living in biofilms can e…
View article: Insights of hematological parameters in dengue virus-infected patients
Insights of hematological parameters in dengue virus-infected patients Open
: Early and accurate diagnosis of dengue is critical for prompt treatment and avoiding severe complications. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the serological and hematological parameters for predicting the dengue virus infection. …
View article: Inhibition and Reduction of Biofilm Production along with Their Antibiogram Pattern among Gram-Negative Clinical Isolates
Inhibition and Reduction of Biofilm Production along with Their Antibiogram Pattern among Gram-Negative Clinical Isolates Open
Background. Bacterial biofilm is a significant virulence factor threatening patients, leading to chronic infections and economic burdens. Therefore, it is crucial to identify biofilm production, its inhibition, and reduction. In this study…
View article: Associated Biochemical and Hematological Markers in COVID-19 Severity Prediction
Associated Biochemical and Hematological Markers in COVID-19 Severity Prediction Open
Background. The global threat of COVID-19 has created the need for researchers to investigate the disease’s progression, especially through the use of biomarkers to inform interventions. This study aims to assess the correlations of labora…
View article: Prevalence and antibiogram of bacteria causing urinary tract infection among patients with chronic kidney disease
Prevalence and antibiogram of bacteria causing urinary tract infection among patients with chronic kidney disease Open
Identifying and appropriately managing urinary tract infections (UTIs) among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are essential to reduce further disease complications and economic burden. Hence, this study aims to determine the prevalenc…
View article: Assessing the Prevalence of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation among School Children in a North Indian District
Assessing the Prevalence of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation among School Children in a North Indian District Open
INTRODUCTION: Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) is a dental condition which affects the first permanent molars ranging from white opacities to complete breakdown on the teeth and is considered as a matter of global concern. AIM: To as…
View article: Nasal Carriage of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
Nasal Carriage of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal Open
Introduction. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the most common causes of nosocomial infections. One of the potential risk factors for nosocomial staphylococcal infections is colonization of the anterior nares of…
View article: Detection Of Hypermucoviscous Klebsiella Pneumoniae And Phenotypic Comparison Of Their Virulence Factors With Classical Strains Among Patients Visiting Tertiary Care Hospital
Detection Of Hypermucoviscous Klebsiella Pneumoniae And Phenotypic Comparison Of Their Virulence Factors With Classical Strains Among Patients Visiting Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Background: Klebsiella pneumoniae which are commonly recognized in laboratory are termed as classical K. pneumoniae (cKP). A new strain of K. pneumoniae named hypermucoviscous K. pneumoniae (hmvKP) emerging with a distinctive feature than …
View article: Bloodstream Infection of Candida albicans in Kidney Recipient Patient: A case report from Nepal
Bloodstream Infection of Candida albicans in Kidney Recipient Patient: A case report from Nepal Open
Candida albicans is the most common human fungal pathogen causing diseases ranging from mucosal to systemic infections mainly in an immunocompromised individual. Here, in the case of a female of 26 years age, undergone renal transplantatio…
View article: How Stressed are our Postgraduate Medical and Dental Postgraduate Students in Southern Asia? A Cross-Sectional Survey
How Stressed are our Postgraduate Medical and Dental Postgraduate Students in Southern Asia? A Cross-Sectional Survey Open
INTRODUCTION: Stress has been quite commonly reported in the literature among medical and dental students due to the nature of their work. AIM: To assess the level of stress among medical and dental postgraduates in various medical and den…
View article: <p>Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes Risk Among Young Adult Students in the Health Sciences from Kathmandu, Nepal</p>
Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes Risk Among Young Adult Students in the Health Sciences from Kathmandu, Nepal Open
Metabolic syndrome is present, although in low numbers in young adults putting them at risk to develop diabetes in the near future. Early assessment of metabolic syndrome and diabetes risk in young may provide insights for preventive and c…
View article: Detection Of Hypermucoviscous Klebsiella Pneumoniae And Phenotypic Comparison Of Their Virulence Factors With Classical Strains Among Patients Visiting Tertiary Care Hospital
Detection Of Hypermucoviscous Klebsiella Pneumoniae And Phenotypic Comparison Of Their Virulence Factors With Classical Strains Among Patients Visiting Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Background: Klebsiella pneumoniae, which is commonly recognized in the laboratory, are termed as classical K. pneumoniae (cKP ) . A new strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae named hypermucoviscous K. pneumoniae (hmvKP) emerging with a distinctiv…