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View article: Observational study on the clinical epidemiology of infectious acute encephalitis syndrome including Nipah virus disease, Bangladesh: BASE cohort study protocol
Observational study on the clinical epidemiology of infectious acute encephalitis syndrome including Nipah virus disease, Bangladesh: BASE cohort study protocol Open
Introduction Nipah virus (NiV) is a bat-transmitted paramyxovirus causing recurrent, high-mortality outbreaks in South and South-East Asia. As a WHO priority pathogen, efforts are underway to develop therapies like monoclonal antibodies an…
View article: The deadly drink: Nipah virus transmission through date palm sap, cultural practices and the evolution of behavioral interventions in Bangladesh over two decades
The deadly drink: Nipah virus transmission through date palm sap, cultural practices and the evolution of behavioral interventions in Bangladesh over two decades Open
Nipah virus (NiV) has emerged as a significant public health threat, with recurring outbreaks in Bangladesh often linked to the consumption of raw date palm sap contaminated by fruit bats (Pteropus species). Over the past two decades, subs…
View article: From Reaction to Resilience: The WHO Pandemic Agreement as a Blueprint for Global Health Equity
From Reaction to Resilience: The WHO Pandemic Agreement as a Blueprint for Global Health Equity Open
View article: Addressing influenza in Bangladesh: closing evidence and policy gaps with strategic interventions
Addressing influenza in Bangladesh: closing evidence and policy gaps with strategic interventions Open
View article: Observational study on the clinical epidemiology of infectious acute encephalitis syndrome including Nipah virus disease, Bangladesh: BASE cohort study protocol
Observational study on the clinical epidemiology of infectious acute encephalitis syndrome including Nipah virus disease, Bangladesh: BASE cohort study protocol Open
Background Nipah virus (NiV) is a bat-transmitted paramyxovirus causing recurrent, high-mortality outbreaks in South and South-East Asia. As a WHO priority pathogen, efforts are underway to develop therapies like monoclonal antibodies and …
View article: Hesitancy towards COVID-19 booster vaccine among healthcare workers in Bangladesh
Hesitancy towards COVID-19 booster vaccine among healthcare workers in Bangladesh Open
Concerns about side effects following booster administration were the primary driver of hesitancy in our study. Targeted interventions focusing on education and addressing these anxieties-supported by evidence-based communication strategie…
View article: Seasonal influenza surveillance and vaccination policies in the WHO South-East Asian Region
Seasonal influenza surveillance and vaccination policies in the WHO South-East Asian Region Open
The WHO South-East Asia Region (SEAR), with its high population density, is recognised by epidemiologists as a critical reservoir for the emergence and global dissemination of novel influenza strains, making it a potential epicentre for fu…
View article: P-1915. Factors Associated with Post-discharge Mortality among SARS-CoV-2-infected Adult Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Infection in Bangladesh during 2020–2023
P-1915. Factors Associated with Post-discharge Mortality among SARS-CoV-2-infected Adult Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Infection in Bangladesh during 2020–2023 Open
Background To better understand the true mortality burden among SARS-CoV-2-infected patients with severe respiratory illnesses, in resource-limited settings in Bangladesh, it is crucial to consider post-discharge deaths along with in-hospi…
View article: Improving clinical care of patients in Nipah outbreaks: moving beyond ‘compassionate use’
Improving clinical care of patients in Nipah outbreaks: moving beyond ‘compassionate use’ Open
View article: Study protocol for COVID-19 breakthrough infections and vaccine-induced immune response among a cohort of healthcare workers, Bangladesh
Study protocol for COVID-19 breakthrough infections and vaccine-induced immune response among a cohort of healthcare workers, Bangladesh Open
Background To optimize vaccination strategies, it is useful to detect breakthrough infections and assess vaccine effectiveness in programmatic use. Monitoring emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and vaccine effectiveness against them is also esse…
View article: Occupational risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare workers in Bangladesh: a multicenter hospital-based study and lessons for future epidemics
Occupational risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare workers in Bangladesh: a multicenter hospital-based study and lessons for future epidemics Open
View article: Therapeutics for Nipah virus disease: a systematic review to support prioritisation of drug candidates for clinical trials
Therapeutics for Nipah virus disease: a systematic review to support prioritisation of drug candidates for clinical trials Open
Nipah virus disease is a bat-borne zoonosis with person-to-person transmission, a case-fatality rate of 38-75%, and well recognised potential to cause a pandemic. The first reported outbreak of Nipah virus disease occurred in Malaysia and …
View article: Cost-effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO-defined high-risk populations in Bangladesh
Cost-effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO-defined high-risk populations in Bangladesh Open
Influenza vaccination to all target risk groups in Bangladesh would be either cost-saving or cost-effective, per WHO guidelines of GDP-based thresholds.
View article: The portrayal of antimicrobial resistance in Bangladeshi newspapers during 2010–2021: Toward understanding the narrative
The portrayal of antimicrobial resistance in Bangladeshi newspapers during 2010–2021: Toward understanding the narrative Open
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global public health crisis and around the last decade, newspapers were one of the main sources of public dissemination of information for so. This study highlights how Bangladeshi mains…
View article: Nipah Virus Therapeutics: A Systematic Review to Support Prioritisation for Clinical Trials
Nipah Virus Therapeutics: A Systematic Review to Support Prioritisation for Clinical Trials Open
Nipah virus disease is a bat-borne zoonosis with person-to-person transmission, a case fatality rate of 38-75%, and recognised pandemic potential. The first reported outbreak occurred in Malaysia and Singapore in 1998, since followed by mu…
View article: Post-discharge mortality among patients hospitalised with severe acute respiratory infection, Bangladesh, 2012–2019: a prospective observational study
Post-discharge mortality among patients hospitalised with severe acute respiratory infection, Bangladesh, 2012–2019: a prospective observational study Open
View article: Acceptability, cost-effectiveness, and capacity of a facility-based seasonal influenza vaccination among high-risk groups: a study protocol in selected tertiary care hospitals of Bangladesh
Acceptability, cost-effectiveness, and capacity of a facility-based seasonal influenza vaccination among high-risk groups: a study protocol in selected tertiary care hospitals of Bangladesh Open
View article: Nipah virus disease: what can we do to improve patient care?
Nipah virus disease: what can we do to improve patient care? Open
View article: Developing a Method to Estimate Aerosol Generation During Poultry Slaughtering and Defeathering in Bangladesh: A Experimental Study
Developing a Method to Estimate Aerosol Generation During Poultry Slaughtering and Defeathering in Bangladesh: A Experimental Study Open
View article: Respiratory Syncytial Virus-associated Deaths among Under-five Children Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus-associated Deaths among Under-five Children Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh. Open
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections in young children worldwide. RSV-associated deaths in children are underreported in Bangladesh. We analyzed hospital-based surveillance data on seve…
View article: Prevalence of Colonization With Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms in Hospitalized and Community Individuals in Bangladesh, a Phenotypic Analysis: Findings From the Antibiotic Resistance in Communities and Hospitals (ARCH) Study
Prevalence of Colonization With Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms in Hospitalized and Community Individuals in Bangladesh, a Phenotypic Analysis: Findings From the Antibiotic Resistance in Communities and Hospitals (ARCH) Study Open
Background Low- and middle-income countries bear a disproportionate burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) but often lack adequate surveillance to inform mitigation efforts. Colonization can be a useful metric to understand AMR burden. W…
View article: Sources of antibiotics for acute respiratory infection in children aged <5 years children in South Asia: A multicountry study
Sources of antibiotics for acute respiratory infection in children aged <5 years children in South Asia: A multicountry study Open
Background: In South Asia, a region of almost 2 billion people across 8 countries, acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality in children aged <5 years. Although ~80% of ARIs are due to vira…
View article: Antibiotic use among SARI patients according to the AWaRe classification before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh
Antibiotic use among SARI patients according to the AWaRe classification before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh Open
Background: Irrational antibiotic use among hospitalized patients can lead to antibiotic resistance. For rational use, the WHO introduced the Access, Watch, and Reserve (AWaRe) classification of antibiotics. We explored antibiotic use acco…
View article: 1182. Risk factors for colonization with extended-spectrum cephalosporin resistant and carbapenem resistant Enterobacterales among community adults, Bangladesh: An Antibiotic Resistance in Communities and Hospitals (ARCH) study
1182. Risk factors for colonization with extended-spectrum cephalosporin resistant and carbapenem resistant Enterobacterales among community adults, Bangladesh: An Antibiotic Resistance in Communities and Hospitals (ARCH) study Open
Background Antimicrobial resistant (AMR) organisms are an increasing global health threat that are spreading within communities. Understanding the risk factors for colonization with AMR organisms is critical for implementing prevention and…
View article: The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pulmonary Tuberculosis Control in the Selected Upazila Health Complexes of Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pulmonary Tuberculosis Control in the Selected Upazila Health Complexes of Dhaka Division, Bangladesh Open
Despite the enormous disruption of tuberculosis (TB) services reported globally, Bangladesh’s impact is not well documented. We aimed to assess the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the TB control program in Bangladesh from patients’ and …
View article: Identifying the research, advocacy, policy and implementation needs for the prevention and management of respiratory syncytial virus lower respiratory tract infection in low- and middle-income countries
Identifying the research, advocacy, policy and implementation needs for the prevention and management of respiratory syncytial virus lower respiratory tract infection in low- and middle-income countries Open
Introduction The high burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in young children disproportionately occurs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The PROUD (Preventing RespiratOry syncytial virUs in unDerdeveloped countr…
View article: Prevalence and associated factors of depression among junior healthcare professionals of public teaching hospitals of Bangladesh: An analytical cross-sectional study
Prevalence and associated factors of depression among junior healthcare professionals of public teaching hospitals of Bangladesh: An analytical cross-sectional study Open
Due to the significant number and its effects on quality of life, depression is becoming a major concern worldwide. Though its prevalence among junior healthcare professionals is also increasing day by day, still very few data are availabl…
View article: Infection prevention and control in tertiary care hospitals of Bangladesh: results from WHO infection prevention and control assessment framework (IPCAF)
Infection prevention and control in tertiary care hospitals of Bangladesh: results from WHO infection prevention and control assessment framework (IPCAF) Open
View article: Antibiotic Prescribing Practices for Treating COVID-19 Patients in Bangladesh
Antibiotic Prescribing Practices for Treating COVID-19 Patients in Bangladesh Open
Although national and international guidelines have strongly discouraged use of antibiotics to treat COVID-19 patients with mild or moderate symptoms, antibiotics are frequently being used. This study aimed to determine antibiotics-prescri…
View article: Pre COVID-19 molecular epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among children in Bangladesh
Pre COVID-19 molecular epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among children in Bangladesh Open