A5008412728- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Helminth infection and control
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Plant Toxicity and Pharmacological Properties
- Burkholderia infections and melioidosis
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Gut microbiota and health
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences
2007-2024
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research
2002-2003
Although not previously known to cause human infections, Kocuria species have now emerged as pathogens, mostly in compromised hosts with severe underlying disease. Recently, there has been an increasing incidence of different types infections reported, most likely due the adoption better identification methods. Here, we report a case peritonitis caused by rosea diabetic nephropathy patient who was on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Sepsis and K. our yielded two identical isolates...
CONTEXT: Rapid detection of pathogens in infected body fluids will help establishing an aetiological diagnosis, thereby facilitating specific therapy. Molecular methods have advantage over conventional bacteriological techniques particularly identifying slow-growing, fastidious or non-cultivable organisms.AIM: The aim this study is to evaluate the use 16S rRNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for detecting bacterial and compare with culture methods.SETTINGS AND DESIGN: This was done at...
ABSTRACT The molecular epidemiology and carbapenem resistance mechanisms of clinical isolates Acinetobacter baumannii obtained from a south Indian tertiary care hospital were investigated by repetitive extragenic palindromic sequence PCR (REP‐PCR) multi‐locus typing (MLST). Analysis resistant determinants was achieved screening for the presence genes encoding OXA‐carbapenemases, metallo‐β‐lactamases (MBLs) efflux pumps. REP‐PCR generated around eight clusters high heterogeneity; these, two...
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a major public health problem with worldwide distribution in both humans and animals. Diagnosis of this disease by simple rapid immunoassays priority. The objective the present study was to standardize evaluate latex agglutination test (LAT) as for detection circulating hydatid antigen serum. subjects included 141 patients following groups: surgically confirmed CE cases (18), ultrasound-proven (26), presumptive (47), controls other parasitic (25), healthy (25)....
Surgical site infection (SSI) is a challenge for the surgeon. Incidence of SSI reported in literature varies from 0.5% to 15%. Severity ranges superficial skin life-threatening condition like septicaemia. It responsible increased morbidity, mortality, and economic burden hospital general, patient particular. The aim this study was assess risk factors, bacteriological profile, length hospitalization, cost due orthopaedic patients admitted tertiary care hospital.This prospective case control...
Peritonitis is the most important complication with high rate of morbidity and mortality in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) despite success advances. Rapid accurate identification pathogens causing peritonitis a CAPD patient essential for early targeted treatment. The aim study was to evaluate role 16S rRNA gene ITS region PCR sequencing detecting bacterial fungal from dialysate undergoing CAPD.Fifty eight suspected cases were subjected conventional culture as...
Diphyllobothriasis is an intestinal parasitic infection caused by the ingestion of raw fresh-water fish containing infectious larvae Diphyllobothrium spp. This uncommon in India. We report a case diphyllobothriasis that occurred Pondicherry, India, 5-year-old boy hailing from fishing community. He attended Pediatric OPD with spontaneous discharge segments adult parasite. The (macroscopically and microscopically) were identified as those latum. stool examination also revealed characteristic oval eggs.
Background: Hand hygiene (HH) remains a simple, cost-effective method to prevent healthcare-associated infections. Although the recent COVID-19 pandemic has brought out importance of HH, its compliance below set standards. Hence, monitoring HH in hospital setup through audits vital as part infection prevention and control practices. Aim: The present study was done with aim assessing critical care units during pandemic. Materials Methods: This prospective cross-sectional conducted COVID...