Detection of bacterial growth in blood components using oxygen consumption as a surrogate marker in a tertiary oncology setup.

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of various anti-tuberculosis drugs for Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) strains isolated from clinical samples. METHODS:Forty-nine human isolates of MAC were tested for susceptibility to nine chemotherapeutic agents. All isolates were from Indian patients su...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Venugopal D,Kumar S,Isa M,Bose M

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Great advances in technology produce unique challenges. Every technology also has a dual use, which needs to be understood and managed to extract maximum benefits for mankind and the development of civilization. The achievements of physicists in the mid-20th century resulted in the nuclear technology, which gave us th...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Jameel S

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of pancreatic abscess due to Salmonella typhi in a 40-year-old male is presented. The patient was managed by percutaneous needle aspiration and antibiotic therapy. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Arya M,Arya PK

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haemophagocytic syndrome (HPS) secondary to infections occurs due to excessive, non-malignant proliferation of histiocytes, with resultant haemophagocytosis. The syndrome is essentially treatable, provided timely etiological diagnosis is achieved. In this report, we present a rare case of a child who hailed from Uttar...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Mathur P,Samantaray JC,Samanta P

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate a nitrate reductase assay (NRA) for the direct detection of multidrug resistance (MDR) in Mycobacterium tuberculosis from 100 smear-positive sputum samples. The NRA results were compared with the reference proportion method for 100 sputum specimens for which comparable results wer...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Gupta M,Shamma.,Singh NP,Kaur IR

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Increasing reports on New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-1 (NDM-1) producing Escherichia coli constitute a serious threat to global health since it is found to be highly resistant to most of the currently available antibiotics including carbapenems. This study has been performed to find out the incidence blaNDM-1 in...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Bora A,Ahmed GU,Hazarika NK,Prasad KN,Shukla SK,Randhawa V,Sarma JB

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To design a resistance gene detection chip that could, in parallel, detect common clinical drug resistance genes of Gram-negative bacteria. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Seventy clinically significant Gram-negative bacilli (Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Enterobacter cloacae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinet...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Ting C,Jun A,Shun Z

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Genotyping studies like spoligotyping are valuable tools in understanding the genetic diversity and epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Though there are reports of spoligotyping of M. tuberculosis isolates from pulmonary specimens from different parts of India, spoligotyping of extra pulmonary tuberculo...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Kandhakumari G,Stephen S,Sivakumar S,Narayanan S

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The chances of health care waste (Biomedical waste) coming in contact with the health care workers, patients, visitors, sanitary workers, waste handlers, public, rag pickers and animals during transportation are high. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study was conducted over a period of seven months (April 2013-...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Kumar A,Duggal S,Gur R,Rongpharpi SR,Sagar S,Rani M,Dhayal D,Khanijo CM

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fusarium is an emerging human opportunistic pathogen of growing importance, especially among immunosuppressed haematology patients due to an increased incidence of disseminated infections over the past two decades. This trend is expected only to continue due to the advances in medical and surgical technologies that wi...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Tupaki-Sreepurna A,Kindo AJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Unavailability of optimal susceptibility testing (ST) challenges the clinical use of colistin. Broth microdilution (BMD), which is the reference for colistin ST, is inconvenient for diagnostics. Vitek2 and E-test although technically easier, are no longer recommended. Materials and Methods:For the evaluat...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Das S,Roy S,Roy S,Goelv G,Sinha S,Mathur P,Walia K,Bhattacharya S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the discriminatory power of two DNA-based technique and a protein-based technique for the typing of nosocomial isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae. A second objective was to determine the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and characterise the presence of genes encoding...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Purighalla S,Esakimuthu S,Reddy M,Varghese GK,Richard VS,Sambandamurthy VK

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dengue has become endemic in India with outbreaks caused by all the four serotypes occurring almost every year. Dengue cases have been increasing alarmingly in Assam also. This study aimed to identify the dengue serotypes circulating in Assam. Clinically suspected dengue fever cases were included in the study. Viral R...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Rahman M,Sharma A,Patgiri S,Hussain E,Borah AK,Saikia L

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant otitis externa (MOE) is a severe infection of external auditory canal and skull base. A 17-year-old diabetic girl was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis. Cellulitis of her right ear occurred on the second day of hospitalization and a black necrotic scar in the same region appeared on the next day. The lesio...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Tuzcu A,Bahceci M,Celen MK,Kilinc N,Ozmen S

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To characterize the prevalence of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance determinants qnr, aac(6')-Ib-cr and qep in extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) -producing E. coli and to determine the association of these determinants with CTX-M group in Cairo, Egypt. MATERIALS AND METHODS:MICs of 15 antimicrobial agen...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Hassan WM,Hashim A,Domany R

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate, the efficacy of BACTEC 460 TB system for the diagnosis of tuberculosis in a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai, India. METHODS:We compared 12,726 clinical specimens using BACTEC 460 TB system and conventional method for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis over a period of six years. RESULT:The ...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Rodrigues CS,Shenai SV,Almeida D,Sadani MA,Goyal N,Vadher C,Mehta AP

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zoonotic filariasis caused by Dirofilaria repens, a parasite of carnivores occurs mainly in countries surrounding Mediterranean region. The infection occurs in and around eye among animal handlers through vector transmission. We are reporting a case of human Dirofilariasis affecting subtenons region in a 63 year-old w...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Sathyan P,Manikandan P,Bhaskar M,Padma S,Singh G,Appalaraju B

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Scrub typhus is a zoonotic infection caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi which is transmitted by Leptotrombidium mites. The disease manifests as a mild-to-severe illness with non-specific clinical symptoms. Rapid diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential for patient management. Both serological and molecul...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Srinivasan S,Kalaimani S,Jude Prakash JA,Menon T

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The objective of this study is to determine the role of quantitative cultures of non-bronchoscopic samples such as blinded bronchial sampling (BBS) and endotracheal aspirates (ETA) in the management of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). The study also evaluates the clinical diagnosis of VAP based on the inc...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Rajasekhar T,Anuradha K,Suhasini T,Lakshmi V

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous infection with rapidly growing mycobacteria is uncommon and its diagnosis can be missed unless there is strong clinical suspicion coupled with microbiological confirmation. We report a case of localized recurrent soft tissue swelling of the foot by Mycobacterium fortuitum in a healthy adult male. The case is...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Sarma S,Thakur R

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing strains of Enterobacteriaceae has emerged as a major challenge in hospitalised as well as community based patients. Infections due to ESBL producers range from uncomplicated urinary tract infection to life threatening sepsis. Although several reviews have ...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Bhattacharya S

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Post-operative Nocardia endophthalmitis has an aggressive course and poor visual prognosis. It often masquerades as severe post-operative uveitis or toxic anterior segment syndrome due to the absence of vitreous involvement resulting in a delay in diagnosis. The poor prognosis in Nocardia endophthalmitis is due to sev...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Pradhan ZS,Jacob P,Korah S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gut microbiota are microorganisms that inhabit the gut; they coexist peacefully with the host, thereby contributing to the health and well-being of individuals. Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes largely dominate the gut microbial flora. The intestinal flora promotes intestinal mucosal integrity, provides essential nutrient...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Pushpanathan P,Mathew GS,Selvarajan S,Seshadri KG,Srikanth P

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Invasive candidiasis is a life-threatening complication of critically ill immunocompromised patients with high attributable mortality. Due to non-specific clinical presentation, early detection of candidemia and accurate identification of Candida species are essential pre-requisites for improved therapeutic outcome. S...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Ahmad S,Khan Z

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chikungunya (CHIK) fever is a re-emerging viral disease characterized by abrupt onset of fever with severe arthralgia followed by constitutional symptoms and rash lasting for 1-7 days. The disease is almost self-limiting and rarely fatal. Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a RNA virus belonging to family Togaviridae, genus ...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Chhabra M,Mittal V,Bhattacharya D,Rana U,Lal S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to isolate a novel mycobacteriophage and then explore its anti-tuberculosis (TB) potential. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Phage was isolated from enriched soil sample. A total of 36 mycobacterial strains obtained from clinical specimens were subjected to investigate the host range of phage by...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Gan Y,Liu P,Wu T,Guo S

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The intestinal flagellate Giardia lamblia includes many genetically distinct assemblages, of which assemblage A and B, predominantly infect humans. Nitroimidazoles derivatives (metronidazole and tinidazole) and nitazoxanide are some of the therapeutic agents for treatment of giardiasis. Nevertheless, some indiv...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Yadav P,Tak V,Mirdha BR,Makharia GK

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the utility of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for diagnosing osteoarticular tuberculosis (TB). METHODS:Clinical samples (synovial tissue and synovial fluid) obtained from 23 cases of suspected osteoarticular tuberculosis were subjected to Ziehl Neelsen (ZN) smear examination, radiometric ...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Negi SS,Gupta S,Khare S,Lal S

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum samples from 465 subjects aged between 1 and 25 years were tested for antibody against hepatitis A virus (HAV) [anti-HAV IgG and IgM] to determine the seroprevalence of HAV antibody and do a cost-benefit analysis for decision making about vaccination against HAV among the general population of Bangladesh. A high...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Ahmed M,Munshi SU,Nessa A,Ullah MS,Tabassum S,Islam MN

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate E-test as a tool for rapid determination of drug susceptibility against the conventional LJ method focusing on reliability, expense, ease of standardization and performance of the technique in low resource settings. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 74 clinical isolates (2004-2005) of Mycobacterium tube...

journal_title：Indian journal of medical microbiology

authors： Verma JS,Rawat D,Hasan A,Capoor MR,Gupta K,Deb M,Aggarwal P,Nair D

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00