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View article: A three-year retrospective study of infectious hepatitis at a teaching hospital in Northern India
A three-year retrospective study of infectious hepatitis at a teaching hospital in Northern India Open
A BSTRACT Background: Infectious hepatitis is primarily attributed to hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis E virus (HEV) infections, which exhibit distinct geographical distribution patterns and varying prevalence rates worldwide, influen…
View article: Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial effectiveness of 2% chlorhexidine, 25% aqueous extract of propolis, and 2.4% curcuma longa as intracanal irrigants: An ex vivo study
Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial effectiveness of 2% chlorhexidine, 25% aqueous extract of propolis, and 2.4% curcuma longa as intracanal irrigants: An ex vivo study Open
Context: The primary teeth’s unique histological properties and interactions with the oral cavity pose a challenge in treatment, unlike the permanent teeth. A repaired natural tooth maintains space better than an artificial one. These fact…
View article: Dynamics of Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Risk Factors Associated with Infections Caused by Colistin-Resistant Bacteria: A Study from the Northern Region of Haryana, India
Dynamics of Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Risk Factors Associated with Infections Caused by Colistin-Resistant Bacteria: A Study from the Northern Region of Haryana, India Open
Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to global health, with colistin as a last-resort antibiotic against multidrug-resistant (MDR) microorganisms. The present study aimed to investigate the dynamics of antimicrobial suscepti…
View article: Emergence of Multidrug-Resistant and Extensively Drug-Resistant Non-Fermenting Gram-Negative Bacilli in a Tertiary Hospital in India
Emergence of Multidrug-Resistant and Extensively Drug-Resistant Non-Fermenting Gram-Negative Bacilli in a Tertiary Hospital in India Open
Introduction: Non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli (NFGNB), particularly the Acinetobacter baumannii complex (ABC) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, are common causes of infections in both hospitalized patients and outpatients, posing significan…
View article: PREVALENCE OF FLUOROQUINOLONES RESISTANCE AMONG ESBL-PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI ISOLATED FROM URINE SAMPLES
PREVALENCE OF FLUOROQUINOLONES RESISTANCE AMONG ESBL-PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI ISOLATED FROM URINE SAMPLES Open
BACKGROUND
Resistance among uropathogens has emerged as a growing concern necessitating re-evaluation of the efficacy of recommended empiric antimicrobial regimens. Misuse and overuse of various antibacterial agents in hospitals is a key …
View article: Enhanced <i>in-vitro</i> anti-<i>Candida</i> efficacy of <i>Euphorbia milii</i> Des Moul mediated copper nanoparticles against clinically isolated <i>Candida albicans</i>.
Enhanced <i>in-vitro</i> anti-<i>Candida</i> efficacy of <i>Euphorbia milii</i> Des Moul mediated copper nanoparticles against clinically isolated <i>Candida albicans</i>. Open
the findings concluded that synthesized G-CuNPs have tremendous potential to battle against medical device-borne infections by surface coating.
View article: NON-FERMENTING GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA IN BLOOD CULTURE: A MENACE IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT SETTINGS
NON-FERMENTING GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA IN BLOOD CULTURE: A MENACE IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT SETTINGS Open
Objective: To know the prevalence of NFGNB isolated from blood culture specimens and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern in intensive care units. Methods: A total of 3393 blood samples during 1 year were received from patients admitted in…
View article: Achieving pre-eminence of antimicrobial resistance among non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli causing septicemia in intensive care units: A single center study of a tertiary care hospital
Achieving pre-eminence of antimicrobial resistance among non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli causing septicemia in intensive care units: A single center study of a tertiary care hospital Open
An increasing trend of antimicrobial resistance in NFGNB envisages the worst consequences in ICUs in the coming years. Therefore, reviewing and strict implementation of the antimicrobial policies including 'rational use of antibiotics' is …
View article: Microbiological Profile of Infectious Keratitis at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Microbiological Profile of Infectious Keratitis at a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
In developing countries, infectious keratitis being the probable cause of preventable blindness, also have a varied epidemiological profile. This study was conducted to know the microbiological profile, risk factors, epidemiology and antim…
View article: To Compare Limb Strength, Core Strength, and Respiratory Endurance between Post-COVID-19 and Healthy Population
To Compare Limb Strength, Core Strength, and Respiratory Endurance between Post-COVID-19 and Healthy Population Open
Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) adversely affects the number of organs and systems of the human body. The most frequently affected organ is the lung, followed by skeletal muscles, which can lead to fatigue, weakness, and poor ph…
View article: In vitro Antibacterial Potency of Leaf Extract of Moringa oleifera against NFGNB Isolated from UTI Patients and their Plasmid Profiling
In vitro Antibacterial Potency of Leaf Extract of Moringa oleifera against NFGNB Isolated from UTI Patients and their Plasmid Profiling Open
Non-fermenting gram-negative bacteria (NFGNB) endeavouring as major pathogen in infectious disease, predominantly in urinary tract infection (UTI) and increased resistance in NFGNB are matter of concern. This study aimed to evaluate the fr…
View article: Therapeutic options for extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs), AmpC β-lactamases producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella sp. isolated from various clinical samples
Therapeutic options for extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs), AmpC β-lactamases producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella sp. isolated from various clinical samples Open
Escherichia coli and Klebsiella sp. are the predominant species isolated from clinical samples. Recent and proper understanding of the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) and AmpC β-lactamases (AmpC) …
View article: Mycological Profile of Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis during COVID-19 Pandemic at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Mycological Profile of Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis during COVID-19 Pandemic at a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Introduction: During the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic, a surge in acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis (AIFRS) cases with high mortality was reported in India. Objective: The objective was to study the spectrum of fungus asso…
View article: Detection of Inducible Resistance to Clindamycin among Methicillin Resistant and Sensitive strains of Staphylococcus aureus from India
Detection of Inducible Resistance to Clindamycin among Methicillin Resistant and Sensitive strains of Staphylococcus aureus from India Open
The resistance to MLSB antibiotics, i.e. Macrolide-Lincosamide-Streptogramin B (MLSB), is an increasing problem among Methicillin-resistant Staphylococci. The resistance to macrolides can be by efflux mechanism or via inducible or constitu…
View article: Kocuria rosea Bacteremia in Chronic Kidney Disease Patient: A Rare Case Report
Kocuria rosea Bacteremia in Chronic Kidney Disease Patient: A Rare Case Report Open
Kocuria sp. may cause bacteremia, peritonitis, brain abscesses, meningitis, endocarditis, and acute cholecystitis in immunocompromised individuals. Recent reports identified Kocuria rosea in bacteremia associated with in dwelling intraveno…
View article: Efficacy of Cyriax Physiotherapy versus Cyriax and low level Laser Therapy on pain and grip strength in Lateral Epicondylitis
Efficacy of Cyriax Physiotherapy versus Cyriax and low level Laser Therapy on pain and grip strength in Lateral Epicondylitis Open
Objective: The study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of Cyriax physiotherapy versus Cyriaxand Low Level Laser Therapy to compare these techniques in reducing pain and improving gripstrength in patients with lateral epicondylitis.
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View article: Prevalence of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase and Carbapenemase Producers in Gram Negative Bacteria causing Blood Stream Infection in Intensive Care Unit Patients
Prevalence of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase and Carbapenemase Producers in Gram Negative Bacteria causing Blood Stream Infection in Intensive Care Unit Patients Open
Introduction: Blood Stream Infections (BSI) in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients at initial stages are acute infections which might even become life threatening. In developing countries, increasing antimicrobial resistance and emergence o…
View article: Prevalence, multidrug-resistance and risk factors for AmpC β-lactamases producing Escherichia coli from hospitalized patients
Prevalence, multidrug-resistance and risk factors for AmpC β-lactamases producing Escherichia coli from hospitalized patients Open
Introduction: Multi-drug resistance among AmpC β-lactamases producing Escherichia coli isolates is alarming. The study aimed to know the prevalence and presumptive antibiogram of AmpC producing Escherichia coli isolates and to determine th…
View article: Unilateral Pure Trigeminal Motor Neuropathy
Unilateral Pure Trigeminal Motor Neuropathy Open
in July 2019 with a complaint of left sided facial asymmetry since one and half years which was insidious in onset.The patient was himself unaware of the facial asymmetry and it was initially noticed by his mother.Gradually, the asymmetry …
View article: CSD 299429: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CSD 299429: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database, the world’s repository for inorganic crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely availabl…