Avi Kumar Bansal
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View article: The spatial distribution of various groundwater quality parameters and perform hydro chemical studies to understand the groundwater quality status in the Bhiwani and Hisar district area
The spatial distribution of various groundwater quality parameters and perform hydro chemical studies to understand the groundwater quality status in the Bhiwani and Hisar district area Open
View article: Seroprevalence of IgG Antibodies Against Hepatitis-A Infection in India, 2021: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Seroprevalence of IgG Antibodies Against Hepatitis-A Infection in India, 2021: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study Open
View article: Post-campaign coverage evaluation of a measles and rubella supplementary immunization activity in five districts in India, 2019–2020
Post-campaign coverage evaluation of a measles and rubella supplementary immunization activity in five districts in India, 2019–2020 Open
Background In alignment with the Measles and Rubella (MR) Strategic Elimination plan, India conducted a mass measles and rubella vaccination campaign across the country between 2017 and 2020 to provide a dose of MR containing vaccine to al…
View article: A remote sensing and GIS approach groundwater quality using the swat model for the study area
A remote sensing and GIS approach groundwater quality using the swat model for the study area Open
View article: Increased measles and rubella seroprevalence in children using residual blood samples from health facilities and household serosurveys after supplementary immunization activities in two districts in India
Increased measles and rubella seroprevalence in children using residual blood samples from health facilities and household serosurveys after supplementary immunization activities in two districts in India Open
Residual blood specimens provide a sample repository that could be analyzed to estimate and track changes in seroprevalence with fewer resources than household-based surveys. We conducted parallel facility and community-based cross-section…
View article: Recurrence of pulmonary tuberculosis in India: Findings from the 2019–2021 nationwide community-based TB prevalence survey
Recurrence of pulmonary tuberculosis in India: Findings from the 2019–2021 nationwide community-based TB prevalence survey Open
Recurrent Tuberculosis patients contribute to a significant proportion of TB burden in India. A nationwide survey was conducted during 2019–2021 across India among adults to estimate the prevalence of TB. A total of 322480 individuals were…
View article: Prevalence and factors associated with tuberculosis infection in India
Prevalence and factors associated with tuberculosis infection in India Open
About one fourth (22.6%) of the individuals were infected with TB in India. Individuals aged > 30 years, males, residing in urban location, and those with past history of TB were more likely to have TB infection. Targeted interventions for…
View article: Added value of the measles-rubella supplementary immunization activity in reaching unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children, a cross-sectional study in five Indian districts, 2018–20
Added value of the measles-rubella supplementary immunization activity in reaching unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children, a cross-sectional study in five Indian districts, 2018–20 Open
We demonstrated the MR SIA provided considerable added value in terms of measles vaccination coverage, although there was variability across districts due to differences in routine and SIA coverage, and which children were reached by the S…
View article: Evaluating the effect of measles and rubella mass vaccination campaigns on seroprevalence in India: a before-and-after cross-sectional household serosurvey in four districts, 2018–2020
Evaluating the effect of measles and rubella mass vaccination campaigns on seroprevalence in India: a before-and-after cross-sectional household serosurvey in four districts, 2018–2020 Open
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Indian Council of Medical Research.
View article: To Evaluate the Efficacy of Tissue Autofluorescence (Velscope) in the Visualization of Oral Premalignant and Malignant Lesions among High-Risk Population Aged 18 Years and Above in Haroli Block of Una, Himachal Pradesh
To Evaluate the Efficacy of Tissue Autofluorescence (Velscope) in the Visualization of Oral Premalignant and Malignant Lesions among High-Risk Population Aged 18 Years and Above in Haroli Block of Una, Himachal Pradesh Open
The definite diagnosis of the presence of dysplastic tissue changes in the oral lesions cannot be made alone with the Velscopic examination. The high number of false-positive results limits its efficiency as an adjunct despite its reasonab…
View article: Added Value of the Measles-Rubella Supplementary Immunization Activity in Reaching Unvaccinated and Under-Vaccinated Children, a Cross-Sectional Study in Five Indian Districts, 2018-20
Added Value of the Measles-Rubella Supplementary Immunization Activity in Reaching Unvaccinated and Under-Vaccinated Children, a Cross-Sectional Study in Five Indian Districts, 2018-20 Open
View article: Measles and Rubella Seroprevalence to Evaluate the Impact of the Mass Vaccination Campaigns in India: Pre-And Post- Cross-Sectional Household Serosurveys in Four Indian Districts, 2018-2020
Measles and Rubella Seroprevalence to Evaluate the Impact of the Mass Vaccination Campaigns in India: Pre-And Post- Cross-Sectional Household Serosurveys in Four Indian Districts, 2018-2020 Open
View article: Seroprevalence of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 among the general population and healthcare workers in India, June–July 2021: A population-based cross-sectional study
Seroprevalence of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 among the general population and healthcare workers in India, June–July 2021: A population-based cross-sectional study Open
Background India began COVID-19 vaccination in January 2021, initially targeting healthcare and frontline workers. The vaccination strategy was expanded in a phased manner and currently covers all individuals aged 18 years and above. India…
View article: A secondary data analysis of qualitative study of individualized treatment regimen for North Indians living with human immunodeficiency virus-1
A secondary data analysis of qualitative study of individualized treatment regimen for North Indians living with human immunodeficiency virus-1 Open
The follow-up of fifty-seven patients were conducted after a confirmation genotyping test. The secondary data analysis was done on the data available to observe the correlation between the CD4 counts and viral loads (One of the markers of …
View article: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Strain Lineage in Mixed Tribal Population Across India and Andaman Nicobar Island
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Strain Lineage in Mixed Tribal Population Across India and Andaman Nicobar Island Open
In India, the tribal population constitutes almost 8.6% of the nation’s total population. This study attempts to provide information pertaining to the TB strain diversity, its public health implications, and distribution among the tribal p…
View article: A secondary data analysis of qualitative study of individualized treatment regimen for North Indians living with human immunodeficiency virus-1
A secondary data analysis of qualitative study of individualized treatment regimen for North Indians living with human immunodeficiency virus-1 Open
Background A correlation between the CD4 counts and viral loads of HIV-1 infected North Indian patients with first line ART was reported. The follow up of fifty-seven patients were conducted after a confirmation genotypic test. The seconda…
View article: Diagnostic Accuracy of Dried Blood Spots Collected on HemaSpot HF Devices Compared to Venous Blood Specimens To Estimate Measles and Rubella Seroprevalence
Diagnostic Accuracy of Dried Blood Spots Collected on HemaSpot HF Devices Compared to Venous Blood Specimens To Estimate Measles and Rubella Seroprevalence Open
Dried blood spot (DBS) collection provides an easy, practical, and acceptable alternative to venous blood collection, especially for community-based studies, provided that results from DBS are accurate. We demonstrated high sensitivity and…
View article: Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among the tribal populations in India
Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among the tribal populations in India Open
Importance There is no concrete evidence on the burden of TB among the tribal populations across India except for few studies mainly conducted in Central India with a pooled estimation of 703/100,000 with a high degree of heterogeneity. Ob…
View article: Understanding health care-seeking behaviour of the tribal population in India among those with presumptive TB symptoms
Understanding health care-seeking behaviour of the tribal population in India among those with presumptive TB symptoms Open
Background and objectives Understanding the drivers for care-seeking among those who present with symptoms of TB is crucial for early diagnosis of TB and prompt treatment, which will in turn halt further TB transmission. While TB is a chal…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among the general population and healthcare workers in India, December 2020–January 2021
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among the general population and healthcare workers in India, December 2020–January 2021 Open
Nearly one in four individuals aged ≥10 years from the general population as well as HCWs in India had been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 by December 2020.
View article: SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence in India, August–September, 2020: findings from the second nationwide household serosurvey
SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence in India, August–September, 2020: findings from the second nationwide household serosurvey Open
Indian Council of Medical Research.
View article: SARS-CoV-2 Sero-Prevalence Among General Population and Healthcare Workers in India, December 2020 - January 2021
SARS-CoV-2 Sero-Prevalence Among General Population and Healthcare Workers in India, December 2020 - January 2021 Open
View article: Prevalence of Igg Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2 Among the General Population and Healthcare Workers in India, June–July 2021
Prevalence of Igg Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2 Among the General Population and Healthcare Workers in India, June–July 2021 Open
View article: SARS-CoV-2 Sero-Prevalence among General Population and Healthcare Workers in India, December 2020 - January 2021
SARS-CoV-2 Sero-Prevalence among General Population and Healthcare Workers in India, December 2020 - January 2021 Open
View article: Spatio-temporal analysis of secondary data for usefulness and utility of Health Management Information System.
Spatio-temporal analysis of secondary data for usefulness and utility of Health Management Information System. Open
Introduction: Health Management Information System (HMIS) is a coordinated effort to improve the decision making for reorienting health care services to a large populace. Since its adoption and its revitalization its use in primary health …
View article: Evaluation of ‘TBDetect’ sputum microscopy kit for improved detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis: a multi-centric validation study
Evaluation of ‘TBDetect’ sputum microscopy kit for improved detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis: a multi-centric validation study Open
View article: Molecular detection of <i>Mycobacterium leprae</i> using RLEP-PCR in post elimination era of leprosy.
Molecular detection of <i>Mycobacterium leprae</i> using RLEP-PCR in post elimination era of leprosy. Open
Leprosy is considered as a contagious disease and is still a health problem in several countries including India. Diagnosis of leprosy is based either on clinical findings or on acid fast bacilli staining. Due to low sensitivity of acid fa…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Prevalence in India: Findings from the Second Nationwide Household Serosurvey, August - September 2020
SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Prevalence in India: Findings from the Second Nationwide Household Serosurvey, August - September 2020 Open
View article: Dominant Marker (Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat-Polymerase Chain Reaction) versus Codominant Marker (RLEP-polymerase Chain Reaction) for Laboratory Diagnosis of Leprosy
Dominant Marker (Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat-Polymerase Chain Reaction) versus Codominant Marker (RLEP-polymerase Chain Reaction) for Laboratory Diagnosis of Leprosy Open
Background: Leprosy is a contagious disease and was eliminated globally in 2002. Since then, new cases were continuously detected from different parts of the world. Untreated leprosy cases shed millions of bacteria and are the main cause o…
View article: LEPStr: A database for Mycobacterium leprae short tandem repeats
LEPStr: A database for Mycobacterium leprae short tandem repeats Open
Short tandem repeats are short arrays of nucleotide sequences, and they have vital roles in many biological processes, including modulation of transcription, enhancement of gene expression, adaptation to a particular environment, and link …