Nasal colonization by potential bacterial pathogens in healthy kindergarten children of Nepal: a prevalence study.

Introduction: In low- and middle-income countries including Nepal, respiratory tract infection (RTI) is considered as one of the most prominent public health problems in children. Multiple carriage of respiratory pathogens is common in children, especially in preschoolers as they are easily transmitted through close contact and poor hygienic condition. Thus, this research is based on the study of prevalence, co-existence, associated factors and antibiogram of nasal isolates among healthy preschoolers.

Prevalence of as a Nasal Flora among Healthy Kindergarten Children in Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Introduction: causes mild to severe disease in all age groups, mainly in children. This study investigates the prevalence of , its cocolonization with other common nasal flora, and associated risk factors in kindergarten children in Bhaktapur.

Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 136 healthy school-going children from four kindergartens of Bhaktapur Municipality.

Medical abortion kit dispensing practices of community pharmacies in Pokhara Metropolitan, Nepal.

Background: Medical abortion (MA) refers to the use of medicines to terminate the pregnancy. There is an urgent need to spread safe abortion services in the community. This study assessed the MA kit dispensing practices of community pharmacies in Pokhara Valley, Nepal.

Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria from Raw Meat of Buffalo and Chicken, Nepal.

Antimicrobial resistance is a major global issue for human and animals. Increased use of antimicrobials in livestock and poultry has become one of the causes of antimicrobial resistance development in microorganisms. The aim of the study was to characterize antimicrobial resistant bacteria from raw buffalo and chicken meat in standard condition.

The Threat of Ambient Air Pollution in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Air pollution has been a major problem of 21st century for both developed and developing world. It has a negative impact on various environmental aspects which directly or indirectly affect the quality of human health. Nepal, especially Kathmandu, in the current situation, is observing rapid urbanization and various infrastructure development projects.