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View article: Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: prevalence, phenotypic and genotypic analysis in cases of ventilator associated pneumonia from a teaching hospital in Delhi, India
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: prevalence, phenotypic and genotypic analysis in cases of ventilator associated pneumonia from a teaching hospital in Delhi, India Open
There is high prevalence of carbapenamase enzymes in CRAB isolates. The high detection of blaOXA-23-like, AmpC, blaNDM-1, and blaVIM-1AmpC underscores the urgency to enforce infection control measures and optimize antimicrobial stewardship…
View article: Bronchial mucus plug mimicking fragmented Ascaris worm
Bronchial mucus plug mimicking fragmented Ascaris worm Open
With increasing travel and immunosuppression, parasitic lung and pleural diseases are increasingly been reported. The diagnosis in certain cases is very challenging because of nonspecific clinical and radiological features. We hereby prese…
View article: Microbiological Spectrum, Antibiogram and Bacteraemia in Biliary Tract Infections- A Study from Tertiary Centre of North India
Microbiological Spectrum, Antibiogram and Bacteraemia in Biliary Tract Infections- A Study from Tertiary Centre of North India Open
Objectives: The present study was undertaken to understand the microbiological profile, clinical presentation, associated bacteraemia and present antibiogram pattern of various isolates from patients with biliary tract infection admitted i…
View article: Correlation of enzyme-linked immunoassay with line immunoassay for the detection of antinuclear antibody in autoimmune diseases
Correlation of enzyme-linked immunoassay with line immunoassay for the detection of antinuclear antibody in autoimmune diseases Open
INTRODUCTION: For the diagnosis of autoimmune disorders, detection of antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) is a key step. Indirect immunofluorescence assays are regarded as a gold standard method. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is easi…
View article: Diagnostic Significance of Wet Mount Microscopy- A Retrospective Observational Study
Diagnostic Significance of Wet Mount Microscopy- A Retrospective Observational Study Open
Introduction: Wet mount microscopy is a rapid and easy conventional technique that provides a quick answer when positive and it provides an approximation of the infection burden. In this era of modern medicine where almost every infection …
View article: Knowledge, attitude, and practices of the healthcare workers regarding 2019 novel coronavirus disease – A questionnaire study
Knowledge, attitude, and practices of the healthcare workers regarding 2019 novel coronavirus disease – A questionnaire study Open
The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in India has affected over 8.14 million people and is a major concern for the people and governments across due to its impact on individuals as well as on public health. The present st…
View article: Comparative Study of Demographic Profile, Mortality, Risk Factors, and Bacteriological Profile of Respiratory Isolates from Ventilated Patients: Ventilator-Associated Event versus NonVentilator-Associated Event Cases
Comparative Study of Demographic Profile, Mortality, Risk Factors, and Bacteriological Profile of Respiratory Isolates from Ventilated Patients: Ventilator-Associated Event versus NonVentilator-Associated Event Cases Open
Introduction: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) rate has long been considered a quality indicator (QI) in intensive care units (ICUs) for mechanically ventilated patients. However, ever since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent…
View article: Cerebral phaeohyphomycosis due to Cladophialophora bantiana in an immunocompetent individual: A case report and brief review of literature
Cerebral phaeohyphomycosis due to Cladophialophora bantiana in an immunocompetent individual: A case report and brief review of literature Open
Background and Purpose: Fungal infections of the central nervous system (CNS) are life-threatening conditions that are frequently misdiagnosed with bacterial and viral CNS infections. Cerebral phaeohyphomycosis is a cerebral infection caus…
View article: Tigecycline Susceptibility of Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Acinetobacter spp. isolates from Respiratory Tract: A Tertiary Care Centre Study
Tigecycline Susceptibility of Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae and Acinetobacter spp. isolates from Respiratory Tract: A Tertiary Care Centre Study Open
Background: Tigecycline is used as a last line of defence against Multidrug Resistant (MDR) strains, and increasing rates of resistance are a growing concern globally. Tigecycline resistance has been reported in various pathogens including…
View article: Ocular scedosporiosis in an immunocompetent host
Ocular scedosporiosis in an immunocompetent host Open
Scedosporium apiospermum infection in humans is rare. Fungal keratitis is the most common manifestation of S. apiospermum infection in immunocompetent individuals. S. apiospermum is a filamentous fungus found in soil and polluted water. St…
View article: Rickettsial disease existence in India: resurgence in outbreaks with the advent of 20<sup>th</sup>century
Rickettsial disease existence in India: resurgence in outbreaks with the advent of 20<sup>th</sup>century Open
Rickettsial infections are both one of the oldest and recently recognized reemerging zoonotic infections. Misdiagnosis and underreporting of rickettsial infections are significant public health problems leading to extensive investigations …
View article: Intestinal strongyloidiasis in a patient of myasthenia gravis and diabetes mellitus
Intestinal strongyloidiasis in a patient of myasthenia gravis and diabetes mellitus Open
Strongyloidiasis is endemic in tropical and subtropical countries. It can become fatal and life-threatening in immunocompromised patients. We report a case of a 36-year-old female who was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and type II diabet…
View article: Comparative Evaluation of Rapid Polymyxin Nordmann-Poirel Test and VITEK-2 for Colistin Resistance in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae
Comparative Evaluation of Rapid Polymyxin Nordmann-Poirel Test and VITEK-2 for Colistin Resistance in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Open
Introduction: Escherichia coli (E.coli) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (K.pneumoniae) are the most common organisms isolated from clinical specimens. Increasing Multi-Drug Resistance (MDR) in these Gram-negative organisms has caused considerabl…
View article: Detection of Biofilm Production and its Quantification in Candida Isolates in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Detection of Biofilm Production and its Quantification in Candida Isolates in a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Introduction: Candida biofilms adversely impact the health of the patients with increasing frequency and severity of disease and with soaring economic sequel.Objective: Qualitative detection of biofilm production and its quantification was…
View article: Intestinal parasitic infections in patients attending a tertiary care centre
Intestinal parasitic infections in patients attending a tertiary care centre Open
Introduction:Intestinal parasitic infections are prevalent worldwide with a range of 11-90% in developing countries like India.The clinical presentations vary from self-limiting diarrhea in immunocompetent patients to profuse diarrhea in i…
View article: Role of Biofilm Production in Bacteria Isolated from Device Related and Non-Device Related Infection in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Role of Biofilm Production in Bacteria Isolated from Device Related and Non-Device Related Infection in a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
The use of indwelling devices both temporary and permanent, in medical and surgical practice has led to the emergence of implant associated infections in the patients admitted in a Tertiary care hospital leading to partial or complete ther…
View article: Bloodstream Infection Caused by Candida auris: A Case Report of an Emerging Fungal Infection–Misidentified by VITEK2
Bloodstream Infection Caused by Candida auris: A Case Report of an Emerging Fungal Infection–Misidentified by VITEK2 Open
This report describes nosocomial blood stream infection caused by Candida auris in a patient with neurological illness in a tertiary care hospital. Blood culture was performed by Bactec and initial identification and sensitivity by VITEK 2…
View article: Knowledge on Handling of HIV and HBV Patients and Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis against HIV and HBV: Effectiveness of Training Programme for Nurses
Knowledge on Handling of HIV and HBV Patients and Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis against HIV and HBV: Effectiveness of Training Programme for Nurses Open
Background: During the course of health care of patients, thousands of health care workers suffer occupational exposures among which nurses have high chances of exposure to blood-borne pathogens as they are the primary health care provider…
View article: Risk factors associated with MRSA
Risk factors associated with MRSA Open
Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is associated with increased morbidity and mortality compared with infections caused by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). Treatment of MRSA infectio…
View article: Comparison of Methods of Biofilm Detection in Urinary Candida Isolates and Evaluating its Role in Persistent Candiduria
Comparison of Methods of Biofilm Detection in Urinary Candida Isolates and Evaluating its Role in Persistent Candiduria Open
Introduction: Candiduria is a common finding in catheterised patients with increasing trend of non albicans Candida species. Biofilm formation on indwelling catheters leads to persistent colonisation ending up in infection in immunocomprom…
View article: Risk factors associated with MRSA
Risk factors associated with MRSA Open
Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is associated with increased morbidity and mortality compared with infections caused by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). Treatment of MRSA infectio…
View article: A pilot study for evaluation of knowledge and common practises of nursing staff regarding use of multidose injection vials and their microbial contamination rate in a super-specialty hospital
A pilot study for evaluation of knowledge and common practises of nursing staff regarding use of multidose injection vials and their microbial contamination rate in a super-specialty hospital Open
The use of MDVs is associated with the risk of contamination and nosocomial outbreaks of life-threatening bloodstream infections. Healthcare professionals must strictly adhere to basic infection control practises as per standard guidelines…
View article: Analysis of Resistance Pattern of Acinetobacter Species in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Retrospective Study
Analysis of Resistance Pattern of Acinetobacter Species in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Retrospective Study Open
Drug resistant Acinetobacter species increases the morbidity and mortality of hospitalized patients. This study was done with the aim of analysis of resistance pattern of Acinetobacter species in blood and respiratory tract sample of infec…
View article: Evaluation of susceptibility of glycopeptide-resistant and glycopeptide-sensitive enterococci to commonly used biocides in a super-speciality hospital: A pilot study
Evaluation of susceptibility of glycopeptide-resistant and glycopeptide-sensitive enterococci to commonly used biocides in a super-speciality hospital: A pilot study Open
It seems that biocide resistance is an important issue and may have links with antibiotic resistance. This study points towards a possible association between glycopeptide resistance and reduced susceptibility to povidone iodine among ente…
View article: Microbiologic spectrum and susceptibility pattern of urinary isolates from pediatric patients in a superspecialty Hospital: A 3-year experience
Microbiologic spectrum and susceptibility pattern of urinary isolates from pediatric patients in a superspecialty Hospital: A 3-year experience Open
Introduction: UTI causes significant child morbidity and mortality. Enterobacteriaecae are most common uropathogens. Recently Enterococcus spp, yeast and Staphylococcus aureus have emerged as paediatric uropathogens. Understanding of local…
View article: Time trends of seroepidemiology of hepatitis C virus and hepatitis B virus coinfection in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients in a Super Specialty Hospital in New Delhi, India: 2012–2014
Time trends of seroepidemiology of hepatitis C virus and hepatitis B virus coinfection in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients in a Super Specialty Hospital in New Delhi, India: 2012–2014 Open
It is recommended to screen HIV patients routinely for concurrent HBV/HCV infection as hepatotropic viruses with HIV increase the risk of liver mortalities.