A5031866374- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Malaria Research and Control
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Leptospirosis research and findings
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Travel-related health issues
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
Vector Control Research Centre
2023-2025
Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research
2022-2025
Indian Council of Medical Research
2013-2025
National Institute of Malaria Research
2021-2025
Directorate of Health
2025
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital
2025
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital
2025
Office of Infectious Diseases
2025
Government of India
2025
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2025
Rickettsial diseases, caused by a variety of obligate intracellular, gram-negative bacteria from the genera Rickettsia, Orientia, Ehrlichia, Neorickettsia, Neoehrlichia, and Anaplasma, belonging to Alphaproteobacteria, are considered some most covert emerging re-emerging diseases being increasingly recognized. Among major groups rickettsioses, commonly reported in India scrub typhus, murine flea-borne Indian tick typhus Q fever. infections generally incapacitating difficult diagnose;...
In this study, by characterizing several human monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) isolated from single B cells of the COVID-19–recovered individuals in India who experienced ancestral Wuhan strain (WA.1) SARS-CoV-2 during early stages pandemic, we found a receptor binding domain (RBD)–specific mAb 002-S21F2 that has rare gene usage and potently neutralized live viral isolates variants including Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Omicron sublineages (BA.1, BA.2, BA.2.12.1, BA.4, BA.5) with IC 50 ranging...
Corneal transplantation remains a major treatment option for restoring sight among those suffering from corneal blindness. The number of transplants done is far less than the actual requirement in India. This largely due to inadequate numbers corneas collected. Medical students can be involved motivation patients and relatives pledge their eyes do grief counseling donating eyes. aim study was assess perception willingness 180 first-year medical towards eye donation Delhi. They were...
### Summary box Despite a substantial decline in global burden of malaria, it remains one the most significant public health problems Africa and South Asia. Malaria incidence has declined globally between 2010 2018 from 71 to 57 cases per 1000 population at risk but pace reduction slowed 2014 2018. An estimated ~228 million malaria occurred worldwide with WHO East Asia region contributing 3.4% burden. Almost 85% all were borne by 18 African countries India, that additionally accounts for...
India is targeting malaria elimination by 2030. Understanding and adopting the strategies employed countries that have successfully eliminated can serve as a crucial thrust in this direction for geographically diverse country like India. This analysis based on extensive literature search policies, programmes adopted nine (China, El Salvador, Algeria, Argentina, Uzbekistan, Paraguay, Sri Lanka, Maldives Armenia) which attained malaria-free status over past decade. The key points learn from...
ABSTRACT. The declaration of the ongoing mpox (formerly monkeypox) outbreak by WHO as a public health emergency international concern has put global attention on disease. As December 4, 2022, total 80,221 cases had been confirmed from 110 countries, with major proportion being reported previously non-endemic countries. current emergence and spread disease highlighted challenges need for efficient preparedness response. There are several posed in outbreak, ranging epidemiological factors to...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health concern and needs to be monitored for control. In this study, synanthropic rodents trapped from humans animal habitats in Puducherry, India, were screened as sentinels bacterial pathogens of importance antimicrobial spillover. From the shrews (n = 100) viz., Staphylococcus sp, E. coli Salmonella sp isolated oropharyngeal rectal swabs on Mannitol salt, Mac Conkey Xylose lysine deoxycholate media respectively. The AMR genes these...
Background Better drug regimens for mass administration (MDA) could accelerate the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). This community study was designed compare safety and efficacy of MDA with IDA (ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine albendazole) or DA (diethylcarbamazine in India. Methodology/Principal findings two-armed, open-labelled, block randomised, conducted LF endemic villages Yadgir district, Karnataka, Consenting participants ≥5 years age were tested circulating...
Mass distributions of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) have contributed to large reductions in the malaria burden. However, this success is jeopardy due part increasing pyrethroid-resistant mosquito population as well low LLINs coverage various areas because lifespan often shorter than interval between replenishment campaigns. New insecticide-treated (ITNs) containing pyrethroid and piperonyl-butoxide (PBO) shown a greater reduction incidence with mosquitoes. durability (attrition,...
Background Dengue, a neglected tropical disease, is becoming more significant global health concern due to factors such as unplanned urbanization, poor sanitation, and improper protective measures. Dengue transmission intricately linked the knowledge, perspectives, practices, sustainable vector control activities in preventing dengue transmission. We aimed develop training plan implementation strategy for Source Reduction (DSR) building capacity medical colleges Puducherry, India, vectors...
Dirofilariasis is a globally significant emerging-zoonotic-disease caused by nematode parasites belonging to the genus Dirofilaria (Rhabditida: Onchocercidae) and transmitted mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) of Culicidae family. A recent study on molecular prevalence sp. "hongkongensis" To, 2012 (nomen nudum) among dog population in Kerala indicated high infection rate. However, no data are currently available vectors involved transmission this disease. In study, an entomological survey was...
Worldwide elimination of malaria remains a challenge yet to be accomplished, and the domain relapse equally obtuse. Yet sophisticated cell culture screening techniques animal models are being constructed molecular regulations discovered in this intriguing discipline. An elaborate understanding these schemes is mandatory conceive effective therapeutic strategies. Hence present review details landmark paradigms, technical advances novel clinical interventions pertaining relapse. Keywords such...
West Nile virus (WNV) infection is emerging as a disease of public health concern in Kerala, India with recurring outbreaks since 2011. With its tropical climate, biodiversity hot spots Western ghats, forest cover, plenty water bodies and bird sanctuaries, Kerala provides an ideal ecological niche for vector breeding transmission WNV. In this article, we reflect on the peculiar features WNV fever highlight knowledge gaps, research priorities need effective control measures. Information...
Abstract Background Tick borne diseases are re-emerging around the world, including India. Information about occurrence of tick vectors in different geographical locations is essential for controlling diseases. surveys have not been conducted many parts India and information on current prevalence available all states Many studies carried out utilizing modelling methods to predict distribution species other countries. The MaxEnt model widely used predicting using bioclimatic variables. Lyme...
Scrub typhus is a mite-borne, re-emerging public health problem in India, particularly Tamil Nadu, South India. More than 40 serotypes of Orientia tsutsugamushi have been documented worldwide. However, the information on circulation its molecular sub-types India scanty. A retrospective study was conducted among serologically confirmed cases scrub typhus. DNA isolated from blood screened by nested polymerase chain reaction (nPCR) targeting GroEL and 56 kDa type-specific antigen (TSA) genes....
Malaria continues to pose a significant global health challenge, disproportionately affecting children. While its effects on physical are well-documented, the impact education, particularly school absenteeism, remains less understood. This study aimed explore influence of malaria absenteeism in Odisha, India. A mixed-methods was conducted four southern districts Odisha from September 2023 February 2024. involved retrospective analysis attendance registers five primary schools and qualitative...