Publications by authors named "K M S Islam"
Understanding the resuspension of droplets from surfaces into air is important for elucidating a range of processes such as disease transmission of airborne pathogens and determining environmental contamination and the effectiveness of cleaning procedures. The resuspension condition is defined as the escape velocity of a droplet from a surface. This study investigated the dynamics of microliter-sized droplet resuspension off surfaces utilizing a novel free-fall device.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Malnutrition contributes to 45% of all childhood deaths globally, but these modelled estimates lack direct measurements in countries with high malnutrition and under-5 mortality rates. We investigated malnutrition's role in infant and child deaths in the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) network.
Methods: We analysed CHAMPS data from seven sites (Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Sierra Leone and South Africa) collected between 2016 and 2023.
Whole-Genome Analysis of Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Kp04 Reveals Distinctive Antimicrobial and Arsenic-Resistance Genomic Features: A Case Study from Bangladesh.
Curr Microbiol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Multidrug-resistant bacteria, especially ESBL-producing strains like Klebsiella pneumoniae, are a major global health threat, with this study focusing on Kp04, a clinical isolate from Bangladesh.
- The investigation revealed high antibiotic resistance, with five isolated K. pneumoniae strains being resistant to 14 out of 21 tested antibiotics while only being sensitive to three specific ones.
- Whole-genome sequencing of Kp04 identified 75 genes associated with ESBL, virulence, and multiple drug resistance, highlighting similarities in virulence and resistance among isolates from Dhaka and Chattogram, indicating possible transmission of these strains in the region.
Advancing health and fostering community involvement in medical research through the Genes & Health study.
Trends Endocrinol Metab
November 2024
The Genes & Health study, an initiative focused on British-Pakistani and British-Bangladeshi volunteers, is at the forefront of diversifying genetic research and driving scientific innovation. Here, we explore how this study has propelled scientific advancements and positively impacted communities, emphasizing its collaborative ethos, dedication to societal needs, and accomplishments.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study aimed to compare the body weight (BW), milk yield, nutritional status, and profitability of moderate genetic (MG) and high genetic (HG) merit of Holstein crossbred (HC) cows in a tropical region under the existing farming system.
Materials And Methods: Data was gathered from 204 nursing cows of MG ( 99) and HG ( 105) merit of HC cows throughout a year in the dairy zone Keraniganj, Bangladesh. HC cows of MG and HG merit contained 50.