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Jimma University: Jimma, Oromia, ET

2013-01 to present | Dr (Medical Laboratory Sciences)
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Tesfaye Kassa

Jimma University: Jimma, Oromia, ET

1998 to 2008 | Mr (Medical Microbiology & Parasitology)
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Tesfaye Kassa

Institute of Health, Jimma University: Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia, ET

1992-06-01 to 1998-01-01 | Assistant Lecturer (Medical Microbiology and Parasitology)
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Tesfaye Kassa

Education and qualifications (3)

Panjab University: Chandigarh, PB, IN

2008-10 to 2012-12 | PhD (Microbiology )
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Addis Ababa University: Addis Ababa, Oromia, ET

2002-09-20 to 2004-07-08 | MSc in Medical Microbiology (Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology)
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Institute of Health, Jimma University: Jimma, Oromia, ET

1990-09-06 to 1993-05-01 | Bsc in MLT (School of Medical Laboratory Technology)
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Works (27)

Isolation and Phenotypic Characterization of Virulent Bacteriophages Against Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli and Its Phage-Resistant Variant from Sewage Sources

Infection and Drug Resistance
2024-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2147/IDR.S441085
Contributors: Ashetu Fikadu; Stephen Amankwah; Bikila Alemu; Yared Alemu; Adisu Naga; Esayas Tekle; Tesfaye Kassa
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Isolation of virulent phages against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii recovered from inanimate objects of Jimma Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia

BMC Infectious Diseases
2023 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s12879-023-08823-7
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2-s2.0-85177673239

Part of ISSN: 14712334
Contributors: Hailemichael, T.; Girma, L.; Fissiha, P.; Geteneh, A.; Kassa, T.
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Fecal Carriage of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase and Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae Among Oncology and Non-Oncology Patients at Jimma Medical Center in Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

Cancer Management and Research
2023-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2147/CMAR.S422376
Contributors: Wubalech Temsegen; Kasahun Gorems; Mekidim Mekonnen; Diriba Fufa; Tesfaye Kassa
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Bacterial hazard identification and exposure assessment of raw milk consumption in Jimma zone, South West Ethiopia

BMC Microbiology
2023-06-13 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s12866-023-02910-0
Part of ISSN: 1471-2180
Contributors: Beje Gume; Leykun Berhanu; Tesfaye Kassa; Habib Bediru; Assegid Getaneh Fikre; Lelisa Sena Dadi; Seid Tiku Mereta
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Tesfaye Kassa

Assessment of Phage-Mediated Inhibition and Removal of Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm on Medical Implants

Infection and Drug Resistance
2022-05 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2147/IDR.S367460
Contributors: Stephen Amankwah; Mekonen Adisu; Kasahun Gorems; Kedir Abdella; Tesfaye Kassa
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Assessment of Intestinal Parasites, Enteric Bacterial Infections, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility among Street Food Handlers in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia

Journal of Tropical Medicine
2022-04-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1155/2022/5483367
Contributors: Tibeso Gemechu; Teferi Eshetu; Tesfaye Kassa; Habtemu Jarso; Faham Khamesipour
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Isolation and characterization of Listeria monocytogenes among women attending Jimma University medical center, Southwest Ethiopia

BMC Infectious Diseases
2021-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-06254-w
Part of ISSN: 1471-2334
Contributors: Lencho Girma; Alene Geteneh; Demisew Amenu; Tesfaye Kassa
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Tesfaye Kassa

Bacterial Biofilm Destruction: A Focused Review On The Recent Use of Phage-Based Strategies With Other Antibiofilm Agents

Nanotechnology, Science and Applications
2021-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2147/NSA.S325594
Contributors: Stephen Amankwah; Kedir Abdusemed; Tesfaye Kassa
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Occurrence, Risk Factors, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test of Thermophilic Campylobacter Species of Bovine Carcass at Municipal Abattoir and Butcher Shops of Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia

Infection and Drug Resistance
2021-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2147/IDR.S331040
Contributors: Leykun Berhanu; Habib Bedru; Beje Gume; Tadele Tolosa; Tesfaye Kassa; Assegid Getaneh; Seid Tiku Mereta
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A Review on Human Orf: A Neglected Viral Zoonosis

Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine
2021-07 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2147/RRTM.S306446
Contributors: Tesfaye Kassa
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Microbial quality of raw cow milk and its predictors along the dairy value chain in Southwest Ethiopia

International Journal of Food Microbiology
2021-07 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109228
Part of ISSN: 0168-1605
Contributors: Leykun Berhanu; Beje Gume; Tesfaye Kassa; Lelisa Sena Dadi; Dechassa Tegegne; Masrie Getnet; Habib Bediru; Assegid Getaneh; Sultan Suleman; Seid Tiku Mereta
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Tesfaye Kassa

Effect of Microbial Quality of Washing Water on Hand Hygiene Status of Food Handlers in Jimma Town: Implication for Food Hygiene and Safety

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
2021-05 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2147/JMDH.S306359
Contributors: Leykun Berhanu; Seid Tiku Mereta; Beje Gume; Tesfaye Kassa; Gete Berihun; Lelisa Sena Dadi; Sultan Suleman; Dechassa Tegegne; Assegid Getaneh; Habib Bedru
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Viral Etiologies of Meningitis in Patients with Presumed Pyogenic Meningitis at University Hospitals in Ethiopia

Infection and Drug Resistance
2021-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2147/IDR.S304521
Contributors: Alene Geteneh; Tesfaye Kassa; Derbie Alemu; Mulugeta Kiros; Henok Andualem; Admasu Tenna; Abebech Tesfaye; Dawit Hailu Alemayehu; Adane Mihret; Rawleigh Howe et al.
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Bacteriophages Against Pathogenic Bacteria and Possibilities for Future Application in Africa

Infection and Drug Resistance
2021-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2147/IDR.S284331
Contributors: Tesfaye Kassa
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African Vaccinology Network (AfVANET): an African network by African scientists

Pan African Medical Journal
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2020.37.66.21688
Part of ISSN: 1937-8688
Contributors: David Dazhia Lazarus; Funmilayo Ibitayo Deborah Afolayan; Gezahegne Mamo; Jerome Nyhalah Dinga; Jones Akinbobola; Kwabena Obeng Duedu; Nefefe Tshifhiwa; Tesfaye Kassa; Vish Nene; Yakhya Dieye et al.
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Tesfaye Kassa

Enhanced identification of Group B streptococcus in infants with suspected meningitis in Ethiopia

PLOS ONE
2020-11-19 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0242628
Contributors: Alene Geteneh; Ray Borrow; Tesfaye Kassa; Yared Alemu; Derbie Alemu; Mulugeta Kiros; Henok Andualem; Workeabeba Abebe; Tinsae Alemayehu; Dawit Hailu Alemayehu et al.
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Sexually Transmitted Infections among Jimma University Students, Southwest Ethiopia

International Journal of Microbiology
2020-11-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1155/2020/8859468
Part of ISSN: 1687-9198
Part of ISSN: 1687-918X
Contributors: Rahel Tamrat; Tesfaye Kasa; Zewdineh Sahilemariam; Mulatu Gashaw Adbaru
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Tesfaye Kassa

Group B Streptococcus Recto-Vaginal Colonization in Near-Term Pregnant Women, Southwest Ethiopia

Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
2020-09-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v30i5.7
Part of ISSN: 1029-1857
Part of ISSN: 1029-1857
Contributors: Woubishet Girma; Nadia Yimer; Tesfaye Kassa; Elias Yesuf
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Tesfaye Kassa

In Vitro Biofilm Formation and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Bacteria from Suspected External Eye Infected Patients Attending Ophthalmology Clinic, Southwest Ethiopia

International Journal of Microbiology
2020-03-19 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1155/2020/8472395
Contributors: Kuma Diriba; Tesfaye Kassa; Yared Alemu; Sisay Bekele
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Nasal and Hand Carriage Rate of Staphylococcus aureus among Food Handlers Working in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia

Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
2019-09-19 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v29i5.11
Part of ISSN: 1029-1857
Part of ISSN: 1029-1857
Contributors: Getenet Beyene; Girma Mamo; Tesfaye Kassa; Getnet Tasew; Seid Tiku Mereta
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Tesfaye Kassa

Magnitude of Biofilm Formation and Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern of Bacteria Isolated from Urinary Catheterized Inpatients of Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia

International Journal of Microbiology
2019-02-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1155/2019/5729568
Contributors: Netsanet Awoke; Tesfaye Kassa; Lule Teshager
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Prevalence and phenotypic characterization of Enterococcus species isolated from clinical samples of pediatric patients in Jimma University Specialized Hospital, south west Ethiopia

BMC Research Notes
2018-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s13104-018-3382-x
Part of ISSN: 1756-0500
Contributors: Milkiyas Toru; Getnet Beyene; Tesfaye Kassa; Zeleke Gizachew; Rawleigh Howe; Biruk Yeshitila
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Tesfaye Kassa

Renal Function Impairment and Associated Factors among HAART Naïve and Experienced Adult HIV Positive Individuals in Southwest Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross Sectional Study

PLOS ONE
2016-08-18 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0161180
Part of ISSN: 1932-6203
Contributors: Yewulsew Mekuria; Daniel Yilma; Zeleke Mekonnen; Tesfaye Kassa; Lealem Gedefaw
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Tesfaye Kassa

Bacterial contamination, bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of isolates from stethoscopes at Jimma University Specialized Hospital

Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials
2013-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/1476-0711-12-39
Part of ISSN: 1476-0711
Contributors: Teklu Shiferaw; Getenet Beyene; Tesfaye Kassa; Tsegaye Sewunet
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Tesfaye Kassa

Thermal treatment of the bacteriophage lysate of Klebsiella pneumoniae B5055 as a step for the purification of capsular depolymerase enzyme

Journal of Virological Methods
2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2011.10.011
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2-s2.0-84855214717

Part of ISSN: 01660934 18790984
Contributors: Kassa, T.; Chhibber, S.
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Human Intestinal Schistosomiasis in Communities Living Near Three Rivers of Jimma Town, South Western Ethiopia

Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
2011-08-26 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v21i2.69051
Part of ISSN: 1029-1857
Part of ISSN: 1029-1857
Contributors: M Mengistu; T Shimelis; W Torben; A Terefe; T Kassa; A Hailu
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Tesfaye Kassa

Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of thermotolerant Campylobacter strains isolated from food animals in Ethiopia

Veterinary Microbiology
2007-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2006.08.011
Part of ISSN: 0378-1135
Contributors: Tesfaye Kassa; Solomon Gebre-Selassie; Daniel Asrat
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Tesfaye Kassa

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