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View article: Gap assessment in implementation of Biomedical Waste Management in Health Care Facilities: Nationwide survey in India
Gap assessment in implementation of Biomedical Waste Management in Health Care Facilities: Nationwide survey in India Open
The survey provides valuable insights into the BMW management practices, gaps and areas of improvement in India. The most notable variations evidenced are sharps disposal practices, usage of blue bins, disposal of pharmaceutical waste and …
View article: Managing <i>Candida auris</i> fungemias: the results of a prospective and international study
Managing <i>Candida auris</i> fungemias: the results of a prospective and international study Open
Candida auris causes hospital outbreaks and life-threatening infections, is recognized as a global health threat, and was designated a priority pathogen by the World Health Organization (WHO). Since the data on C. auris fungemias are quite…
View article: Analysis of human Metapneumovirus infections in Mumbai (2017–2024)
Analysis of human Metapneumovirus infections in Mumbai (2017–2024) Open
View article: Critical Priority Pathogen Carbapenem Resistant Acinetobacter Baumanii Complex (CRAB): Antibiotic Susceptibility to Salvage Antimicrobial Agents
Critical Priority Pathogen Carbapenem Resistant Acinetobacter Baumanii Complex (CRAB): Antibiotic Susceptibility to Salvage Antimicrobial Agents Open
OBJECTIVES: Carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumanii complex (CRAB) continues to be listed as a critical priority pathogen in the World health Organization (WHO) priority pathogen list released in 2024. This list highlights the urgent n…
View article: Comparison of rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing of flash positive blood culture bottles using disk diffusion and automated broth microdilution on VITEK 2 compact with standard methods: Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) protocol
Comparison of rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing of flash positive blood culture bottles using disk diffusion and automated broth microdilution on VITEK 2 compact with standard methods: Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) protocol Open
View article: Klebsiella pneumoniae urinary tract infection: A multicentric study highlights significant regional variations in antimicrobial susceptibility across India
Klebsiella pneumoniae urinary tract infection: A multicentric study highlights significant regional variations in antimicrobial susceptibility across India Open
View article: Impact of multi-modal learning workshop on awareness and knowledge of health care providers about waste management in India
Impact of multi-modal learning workshop on awareness and knowledge of health care providers about waste management in India Open
Hospital waste management is crucial in preventing needle stick injuries and exposure to hazards. Adequate knowledge, appropriate safety measure, and methods of handling the wastes are more important in waste management. : The objective of…
View article: Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Uropathogenic <em>Escherichia coli</em> with Analysis of Impact of Socio-Economic Factors in Low, Medium and High-Income Countries
Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Uropathogenic <em>Escherichia coli</em> with Analysis of Impact of Socio-Economic Factors in Low, Medium and High-Income Countries Open
Background: While mapping Escherichia coli susceptibility in community acquired simple UTIs across 38 centres, DASH to Protect Antibiotics, (https://dashuti.com/), a multiregional study also assessed impact of socio-economic conditions and…
View article: Opportunities to Enhance Diagnostic Testing and Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Qualitative Multinational Survey of Healthcare Professionals
Opportunities to Enhance Diagnostic Testing and Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Qualitative Multinational Survey of Healthcare Professionals Open
AMS initiatives, including diagnostic technology utilisation, are pivotal to decreasing AMR rates. Interpretation of these survey results suggests that while HCPs consider diagnostic practices to be important in AMS efforts, several barrie…
View article: Antimicrobial Resistance and Susceptibility Patterns among Gram-negative Bacteria Isolated from ICU–An Indian Study
Antimicrobial Resistance and Susceptibility Patterns among Gram-negative Bacteria Isolated from ICU–An Indian Study Open
Background: Antimicrobial Resistance is a major concern.The rising trend has created a nuisance affecting the global economy and sustainable development Goals.Data about antimicrobial resistance therefore might help in knowing the trends a…
View article: Regional variations in antimicrobial susceptibility of community-acquired uropathogenic Escherichia coli in India: Findings of a multicentric study highlighting the importance of local antibiograms
Regional variations in antimicrobial susceptibility of community-acquired uropathogenic Escherichia coli in India: Findings of a multicentric study highlighting the importance of local antibiograms Open
Fosfomycin and nitrofurantoin are the preferred oral empirical choices for uncomplicated E. coli cystitis in India, although elevated resistance in some areas is concerning. Empiric use of fluoroquinolones and third-generation cepha…
View article: Klebsiella Pneumoniae Community Acquired UTI: A Multicentric Study Highlights Significant Regional Variations in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Across India
Klebsiella Pneumoniae Community Acquired UTI: A Multicentric Study Highlights Significant Regional Variations in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Across India Open
View article: Understanding clinical outcomes and factors influencing mortality in intensive care unit patients with COVID‐19‐associated candidemia
Understanding clinical outcomes and factors influencing mortality in intensive care unit patients with COVID‐19‐associated candidemia Open
Background During the COVID pandemic, research has shown an increase in candidemia cases following severe COVID infection and the identification of risk factors associated with candidemia. However, there is a lack of studies that specifica…
View article: Surveillance and epidemiology of Clostridioides difficile infection using the national health surveillance network criteria: A 7-year study from Mumbai, India
Surveillance and epidemiology of Clostridioides difficile infection using the national health surveillance network criteria: A 7-year study from Mumbai, India Open
These findings highlight the predominance of HO-CDI and the need for further investigation into CO-CDI in the Indian context to identify at-risk populations. Utilizing standardized surveillance methods such as NHSN definitions can facilita…
View article: Combination drug strategies for biofilm eradication using synthetic and natural agents in KAPE pathogens
Combination drug strategies for biofilm eradication using synthetic and natural agents in KAPE pathogens Open
Antibiotic resistance is a global threat caused by factors such as overuse of antibiotics, lack of awareness, development of biofilms etc. World Health Organization released a list of global priority pathogens which consisted of 12 species…
View article: Comparison of in vitro fosfomycin susceptibility testing methods with agar dilution for carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli
Comparison of in vitro fosfomycin susceptibility testing methods with agar dilution for carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli Open
The alternative methods were in poor agreement with AD method for CR Kpn and for CR Eco, BMD and Ezy MIC have shown reliable results.
View article: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov2) Infection Among Doctors and Nurses After Introduction of Vaccination - A Tertiary Care Experience from Mumbai
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov2) Infection Among Doctors and Nurses After Introduction of Vaccination - A Tertiary Care Experience from Mumbai Open
Introduction : Acute Respiratory Syndrome related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) is a novel Coronavirus causing the current pandemic. Among all the efforts to curtail the pandemic, vaccination is an important pillar towards halting transmission…
View article: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov2) Infection Among Doctors and Nurses After Introduction of Vaccination - A Tertiary Care Experience from Mumbai
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov2) Infection Among Doctors and Nurses After Introduction of Vaccination - A Tertiary Care Experience from Mumbai Open
Introduction : Acute Respiratory Syndrome related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) is a novel Coronavirus causing the current pandemic. Among all the efforts to curtail the pandemic, vaccination is an important pillar towards h…
View article: Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Community-Acquired Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli&nbsp;Across India: A Multicentric Study Promoting Diagnostic Stewardship in the Management of UTI
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Community-Acquired Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli Across India: A Multicentric Study Promoting Diagnostic Stewardship in the Management of UTI Open
View article: A Lean-Based Approach to Overcome Laboratory Challenges Using Process Excellence (PEx) Methods & Integrated Solutions – Experience of a Tertiary Care Laboratory from Mumbai
A Lean-Based Approach to Overcome Laboratory Challenges Using Process Excellence (PEx) Methods & Integrated Solutions – Experience of a Tertiary Care Laboratory from Mumbai Open
Background: The clinical laboratory’s goal is to provide the right service at the right time with the best quality. It was observed that a scattered and complex workflow resulted in non-value-added activities and impacted turn around time.…
View article: Country data on AMR in India in the context of community-acquired respiratory tract infections: links between antibiotic susceptibility, local and international antibiotic prescribing guidelines, access to medicine and clinical outcome
Country data on AMR in India in the context of community-acquired respiratory tract infections: links between antibiotic susceptibility, local and international antibiotic prescribing guidelines, access to medicine and clinical outcome Open
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to global public health. Selection of resistant bacteria is driven by inappropriate use of antibiotics, amongst other factors. COVID-19 may have exacerbated AMR due to…
View article: Genomics of postvaccination SARS‐CoV‐2 infections during the Delta dominated second wave of COVID‐19 pandemic, from Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), India
Genomics of postvaccination SARS‐CoV‐2 infections during the Delta dominated second wave of COVID‐19 pandemic, from Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), India Open
The present study was initiated to understand the proportion of predominant variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) in postvaccination infections during the Delta dominated second wave of coronavirus diseas…
View article: Prognostic utility of soluble ST2 biomarker in heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction
Prognostic utility of soluble ST2 biomarker in heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction Open
sST2 is a member of interleukin 1 receptor family biomarker and the concentration of its soluble isoform increases with cardiac stress leading to cardiac fibrosis. It has 2 isoforms the ligand forms sST2L and soluble form. In acute or chro…
View article: Cystatin GFR better marker than creatinine GFR for accurate prediction of renal dysfunction in diabetic patients: A tertiary care centre study
Cystatin GFR better marker than creatinine GFR for accurate prediction of renal dysfunction in diabetic patients: A tertiary care centre study Open
Diabetic and hypertensive patients gradually gets decreased glomerular function. Creatinine starts rising and exhibits decreased kidney function when more than 50% of glomerular function is lost. Cystatin C, a parameter which accesses kidn…
View article: Genomics of Post-Vaccination SARS-CoV-2 Infections During the Delta Dominated Second Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic, from Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), India
Genomics of Post-Vaccination SARS-CoV-2 Infections During the Delta Dominated Second Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic, from Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), India Open
Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 was launched in India in January 2021. Though vaccination reduced hospitalization and mortality due to COVID-19, vaccine breakthrough infections have become common. The present study was initiated in May 2021…
View article: In vitro activity of Ceftazidime–Avibactam and its comparators against Carbapenem resistant Enterobacterales collected across India: results from ATLAS surveillance 2018 to 2019
In vitro activity of Ceftazidime–Avibactam and its comparators against Carbapenem resistant Enterobacterales collected across India: results from ATLAS surveillance 2018 to 2019 Open
ATLAS (Antimicrobial Testing Leadership and Surveillance) detects trends in multi-drug resistance longitudinally over time. In the present study, the in vitro activity of ceftazidime-avibactam and comparators was analyzed against Escherich…
View article: A global perspective on improving patient care in uncomplicated urinary tract infection: expert consensus and practical guidance
A global perspective on improving patient care in uncomplicated urinary tract infection: expert consensus and practical guidance Open
View article: International Multicentre Study of Candida auris Infections
International Multicentre Study of Candida auris Infections Open
Background:Candida auris has emerged globally as a multi-drug resistant yeast and is commonly associated with nosocomial outbreaks in ICUs. Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational multicentre study to determine the epidemiology…
View article: Circulation of Third-Generation Cephalosporin Resistant <i>Salmonella</i> Typhi in Mumbai, India
Circulation of Third-Generation Cephalosporin Resistant <i>Salmonella</i> Typhi in Mumbai, India Open
We report the persistent circulation of third-generation cephalosporin resistant Salmonella Typhi in Mumbai, linked to the acquisition and maintenance of a previously characterized IncX3 plasmid carrying the ESBL gene blaSHV-12 and the flu…
View article: Seroprevelance Survey of Healthcare Workers in a Covid Care Hospital in Mumbai, India
Seroprevelance Survey of Healthcare Workers in a Covid Care Hospital in Mumbai, India Open