Author Information
Sayera Banu is a researcher affiliated with the Infectious Diseases Division at icddr,b, located at 68, Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh. Her work primarily focuses on infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on tuberculosis (TB) and SARS-CoV-2 research in Bangladesh. Her studies often explore various aspects of disease management, epidemiology, and infection prevention and control within tertiary care settings.Research Contributions
Sayera Banu has made significant contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases, particularly tuberculosis and COVID-19, in Bangladesh. Her research encompasses a wide range of topics, including the management of pulmonary TB, the preparedness of hospitals to implement TB infection control guidelines, and the performance of rapid tests for drug susceptibility in TB patients. Additionally, she has investigated the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and the genetic diversity of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Her work also includes studies on the disease characteristics and serological responses in COVID-19 patients and the transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in varying population densities.Aliases
Sayera Banu is also known by several aliases, including S Banu, S S Banu, and S. K. Shabana Banu. These variations may appear in different publications or academic contexts.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Citation Count |
3191 |
| h-index |
29 |
| Total Paper Count |
137 |
