Amanda G.A. Rozario
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
National Institute of Epidemiology
2021-2024
Indian Council of Medical Research
2024
Tamil Nadu Board of Rural Development
2021
COVID-19 cases have been rising rapidly in countries where the SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern (VOC), Omicron (B.1.1.529) has reported. We conducted a study to describe epidemiological and clinical characteristics outcomes patients with 'S' gene target failure (SGTF, suspected Omicron). Furthermore, their non-SGTF (non-Omicron) were also compared.This was Tamil Nadu, India, between December 14, 2021 January 7, 2022 among who underwent reverse transcription-PCR testing for four laboratories...
In India, the incidence of mucormycosis reached high levels during 2021-2022, coinciding with COVID-19 pandemic. response to this, we established a multicentric ambispective cohort patients hospitalised across India. this paper, report their baseline profile, clinical characteristics and outcomes at discharge. Patients hospitalized for March-July 2021 were included. Mucormycosis was diagnosed based on mycological confirmation direct microscopy (KOH/Calcofluor white stain), culture,...
Early detection of symptoms loss smell and taste lately added for Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has the potential improving pandemic response. In Indian context, we compared proportion experiencing new or among COVID-19 positive negative individuals in Chennai city, Southern India.We did an analytical cross-sectional study aged 18-80 years undergoing testing at sample collection centres. We ascertained using standardised self-reporting clinical examination procedures. administered Sino...