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View article: Evaluation of IFN- γ, Inflammatory Marker And Infectious Etiology As Risk Factors For Coronary Artery Disease
Evaluation of IFN- γ, Inflammatory Marker And Infectious Etiology As Risk Factors For Coronary Artery Disease Open
Background: We evaluated the role of Chlamydia pneumoniae (C. pneumoniae) and Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in coronary artery disease(CAD) patients. Interferon- γ (IFN-γ) levels in serum were assessed for ongoing inflammatory activity b…
View article: Epidemiology of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative pathogens isolated from ventilator-associated pneumonia in ICU patients
Epidemiology of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative pathogens isolated from ventilator-associated pneumonia in ICU patients Open
Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the predominant pathogen associated with VAP. The rising trend of antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative organisms is alarming. Regular monitoring of the pattern of resistance in ICUs is critical in effective man…
View article: Virulence Determinants of Candida Infections in High Risk Neonates and Infants in a Tertiary Hospital of North India
Virulence Determinants of Candida Infections in High Risk Neonates and Infants in a Tertiary Hospital of North India Open
Introduction: Candida spp. are considered as opportunistic pathogens because they posses many virulence factors which contributes in the pathogenesis of Candida infections. The virulence of Candida spp. is attributed to certain factors lik…
View article: Molecular characterisation of beta-lactamases-producing Enterobacteriaceae members from critical care patients
Molecular characterisation of beta-lactamases-producing Enterobacteriaceae members from critical care patients Open
Background: This study was done to assess the prevalence of beta-lactamases and biofilm production in general and blaCTX-M, blaTEM, blaSHV and blaAmpC in particular amongst Enterobacteriaceae members in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients. …
View article: Presence of metallo-beta-lactamases (MBL), extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) & AmpC positive non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli among Intensive Care Unit patients with special reference to molecular detection of bla CTX-M & bla AmpC genes
Presence of metallo-beta-lactamases (MBL), extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) & AmpC positive non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli among Intensive Care Unit patients with special reference to molecular detection of bla CTX-M & bla AmpC genes Open
Background & objectives: Non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli (NFGNB) including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii have been implicated in a variety of infections, particularly in the Intensive Care Units (ICUs). This study…
View article: Seroprevalance of Measles Antibody in the Age Group 1 to 12 Years
Seroprevalance of Measles Antibody in the Age Group 1 to 12 Years Open
To detect the level of antibody against measles virus in children 1 to 12 years of age and to compare measles antibody titres of vaccinated and unvaccinated children between 1 to12 years of age, this study was carried out. This hospital-ba…
View article: Incidence of multidrug-resistant pseudomonas spp. in ICU patients with special reference to ESBL, AMPC, MBL and biofilm production
Incidence of multidrug-resistant pseudomonas spp. in ICU patients with special reference to ESBL, AMPC, MBL and biofilm production Open
A regular surveillance is required to detect ESBL, AmpC and MBL producers especially in ICU patients. Carbapenems should be judiciously used to prevent their spread. The effective antibiotics, such as fluoroquinolones and piperacillin-tazo…
View article: An Alarming Increase of Fungal Infections in Intensive Care Unit: Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment
An Alarming Increase of Fungal Infections in Intensive Care Unit: Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment Open
Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Methanol Leaf Extract of Bridelia micrantha (Hochst) Baill. (Euphorbiaceae) in Wistar RatsNwaehujor Chinaka O, Igile Godwin O, Ode Julius O and Udegbunam Rita I
View article: Role of CMV & Interferon-? in Myocardial Infarction, Angina and Hypertension
Role of CMV & Interferon-? in Myocardial Infarction, Angina and Hypertension Open
Aims: There is limited epidemiologic evidence relating CMV specifically to primary coronary atherosclerosis. Its association with atherosclerosis and restenosis appears to have merit and needs to be studied further. Cardiovascular disease …
View article: Synergy of drug combinations in treating multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Synergy of drug combinations in treating multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Open
The combination of levofloxacin and piperacillin-tazobactam is a good choice for treatment of such strains.
View article: Bacterial meningitis in north India: trends in antimicrobial resistance
Bacterial meningitis in north India: trends in antimicrobial resistance Open
Background: The mortality rate in ABM remains significant and has been reported in the range of 8-40%. It is important to know the regional bacterial etiology in semitropical countries like India along with their sensitivity profile to a…