Publications by authors named "Ajran Kabir"

Background: Ehrlichia canis, a rickettsial organism, is responsible for causing ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne disease affecting dogs.

Objectives: This study aimed to estimate ehrlichiosis prevalence and identify associated risk factors in pet dogs.

Methods: A total of 246 peripheral blood samples were purposively collected from pet dogs in Dhaka, Mymensingh, and Rajshahi districts between December 2018 and December 2020.

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  • The study investigated the presence of a specific infection in aborted fetuses from cattle, sheep, and goats in Bangladesh using nested PCR (nPCR) technology.
  • A total of 111 aborted fetuses were analyzed, revealing a prevalence of infection in 16% of cattle, 14.81% of sheep, and 11.78% of goats, with higher rates noted during the second trimester of pregnancy.
  • Key factors associated with the infection included the stage of pregnancy, prior abortion history, and exposure to dogs on farms, highlighting its potential impact on livestock health and economic losses in the industry.
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Horses play a significant role in the direct or indirect transmission of to humans. Here, we report the draft genomes of multidrug-resistant subsp. serovar Mbandaka YAH-F68 isolated from foals in Kentucky, USA belonging to sequence type 413 and harboring the mobile colistin resistance gene -.

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The equine industry holds substantial economic importance not only in the USA but worldwide. The occurrence of various infectious bacterial diseases in horses can lead to severe health issues, economic losses, and restrictions on horse movement and trade. Effective management and control of these diseases are therefore crucial for the growth and sustainability of the equine industry.

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  • Colistin resistance in E. coli is a major global health issue, and this study investigates the prevalence of colistin-resistant E. coli (CREC) in wild rats, highlighting the need for a One Health approach to address the problem.
  • Out of 39 examined rats, 43.59% were found to carry CREC, with one rat possessing the mcr-1 gene, while a significant portion of the isolated CREC strains exhibited multi-drug resistance (MDR) and belonged to pathogenic phylogroups.
  • Whole genome sequencing revealed that the mcr-1 strain harbored resistance genes across multiple classes of antibiotics and contained numerous virulence genes, indicating its potential threat to public health.
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Bartonellosis, a neglected vector-borne zoonotic disease transmitted from animals to humans, continues to threaten human and animal health significantly. This study aims to determine the epidemiology of feline bartonellosis and the molecular characteristics of spp. in cats.

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Objective: This study sought to determine the occurrence, molecular identification, antimicrobial-resistant trends, and gene distribution of in pet cats and their owners' hand swabs.

Materials And Methods: From different places and clinics in Mymensingh and Dhaka, 168 pet cat samples and 42 hand swab samples from cat owners were obtained. The organisms were scrutinized by assessing the outcomes using conventional and molecular techniques.

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Feline panleukopenia (FPL) is a highly contagious cat disease and is endemic in Bangladesh. The study aims to describe the epidemiology and molecular characterization of the Feline panleukopenia virus from the suspected domestic cats in selected Bangladesh regions. Randomly, 161 rectal swabs were collected from the pet hospitals between July 2021 and December 2022.

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Companion animals serve as our best friends, confidants, and family members. Thus, disease and antibiotic resistance gene transmission in pets and humans must be sought out. The study aimed to identify the common pathogenic () in pet cats and the antibiotic resistance patterns and resistant gene distribution.

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Introduction: Streptococci are the major etiology in mastitis in dairy cattle, a cause of huge economic losses in the dairy industries. This study was aimed to determine the diversity of spp. isolated from clinical mastitis of cattle reared in Bangladesh.

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Objective: This study aimed to isolate in ready-to-cook poultry meat in Bangladesh.

Materials And Methods: Thirty drumstick samples were collected from super shops in Dhaka city ( = 10), Mymensingh city ( = 10), and Patuakhali town ( = 10). After sample processing, they were cultured in Blood agar media with base using a microfilter (0.

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Background: Babesia and Theileria are potential threats to the livestock industry, causing considerable economic losses. These tick-borne blood parasites are more prevalent in crossbred cattle than local cattle in Bangladesh.

Objectives: To confirm the species of Babesia and Theileria in crossbred cattle from the northern part of Bangladesh using conventional and molecular tools.

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is a well-known foodborne pathogen. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of isolated from serving utensils in food processing environments in Mymensingh city, Bangladesh and to determine their antibiogram and resistance determinants. A total of 120 environmental samples were collected from different food settings.

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Natural colorants have been used in several ways throughout human history, such as in food, dyes, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and many other products. The study aimed to isolate the natural colorant-producing filamentous fungi from soil and extract pigments for its potential use specially for food production. Fourteen soil samples were collected from Madhupur National Park at Madhupur Upazila in the Mymensingh district, Bangladesh.

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Objectives: Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) play critical roles in genetic diversity and disease. Many traits and diseases are linked with exonic SNPs that are significant for gene function, regulation or translation. This study focuses on SNPs that potentially act as the genetic basis for desirable traits in the Black Bengal Goat.

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