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View article: TeleNursing in the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults with Hypertension: a Scoping Review
TeleNursing in the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults with Hypertension: a Scoping Review Open
Introduction The global increase in the older adult population has led to a higher demand for healthcare services, as greater longevity is associated with a rise in the prevalence of chronic conditions like hypertension (HTN). Geographic b…
View article: Prevalence and Clinical Features of Clostridioides difficile Infections among Inpatients in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study from Southern India
Prevalence and Clinical Features of Clostridioides difficile Infections among Inpatients in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study from Southern India Open
Introduction: Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile), once considered a nosocomial pathogen, is now increasingly being observed in the community. The organism is known to cause Antibiotic-associated Diarrhoea (AAD), Pseudomembranous Colit…
View article: To explore the In vitro sensitivity of nitrofurantoin and its efficacy in treating multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli Urinary isolates amongst inpatients at a tertiary care centre
To explore the In vitro sensitivity of nitrofurantoin and its efficacy in treating multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli Urinary isolates amongst inpatients at a tertiary care centre Open
Introduction: Nitrofurantoin like fosfomycin is an old antibiotic that has stood the test of time and has been explored and re-explored as a good alternative in treating drug-resistant bacterial urinary tract infections (UTI's). The low de…
View article: P201 <i>Medicopsis romeroi</i>: an emerging cause of subcutaneous infections
P201 <i>Medicopsis romeroi</i>: an emerging cause of subcutaneous infections Open
Poster session 2, September 22, 2022, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Objective Medicopsis romeroi is one of the emerging dematiaceous fungi implicated in subcutaneous human infections. Despite advances in diagnostics, identification of this agent stil…
View article: A study of antibacterial action of honey against bacteria isolated from wound infection: An in-vitro study
A study of antibacterial action of honey against bacteria isolated from wound infection: An in-vitro study Open
As a consequence of overuse and misuse of antibiotics along with the intrinsic and acquired resistance of bacteria has given rise to multi drug resistant strains. This problem can be overcome by using naturally occurring products which hav…
View article: Microbiological profile and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolates in dacryocystitis: A prospective study in a tertiary care hospital
Microbiological profile and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolates in dacryocystitis: A prospective study in a tertiary care hospital Open
Microbiological profile and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolates in dacryocystitis: A prospective study in a tertiary care hospital - IJMR- Print ISSN No: - 2394-546X Online ISSN No:- 2394-5478 Article DOI No:- 10.18231/j.i…
View article: Detection of Chlamydia Trachomatis infection among symptomatic women of reproductive age group attending the gynaecology OPD in a tertiary care centre and risk factors associated with the infection
Detection of Chlamydia Trachomatis infection among symptomatic women of reproductive age group attending the gynaecology OPD in a tertiary care centre and risk factors associated with the infection Open
Chlamydia trachomatis infection is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection worldwide, affecting women more than men. Majority being asymptomatic, this infection goes unnoticed and will have a major impact on the reproducti…
View article: Epidemiological profile of candida isolated from septicemic patients
Epidemiological profile of candida isolated from septicemic patients Open
Introduction: Candida is an important cause of blood stream infections (BSI). It ranks fourth in the United States and seventh in Europe. It is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. There is an epidemiologi…
View article: CHARACTERISATION OF YEASTS ISOLATED FROM VARIOUS CLINICAL SAMPLES WITH EMPHASIS ON RISK FACTORS AND CLINICAL OUTCOME OF CRYPTOCOCCAL INFECTION IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
CHARACTERISATION OF YEASTS ISOLATED FROM VARIOUS CLINICAL SAMPLES WITH EMPHASIS ON RISK FACTORS AND CLINICAL OUTCOME OF CRYPTOCOCCAL INFECTION IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL Open
BACKGROUND
\nOver the past decade, there has been a significant increase in the number of reports of systemic and mucosal yeast infections.
\nThese infections have a direct impact on the choice of empiric antifungal therapy and clinical ou…
View article: Screening of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in healthcare workers and students and its susceptibility to mupirocin in a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India
Screening of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in healthcare workers and students and its susceptibility to mupirocin in a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India Open
BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus is the most common pathogen causing infection in hospitals. They also colonize the healthcare workers who serve as reservoir of infection. Emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a burn…
View article: Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic Resistance Open
Bacterial resistance to antimicrobials is recognized by the WHO as a major health threat of the 21st century. Antimicrobial resistance threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an ever-increasing range of infections. Infections s…
View article: Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Dengue Viral Infections in and around Mangalore, India
Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Dengue Viral Infections in and around Mangalore, India Open
Early detection of DEN can be achieved effectively using NS1 ELISA and IgM capture ELISA. Circulating DENV serotypes should be closely monitored for prevention of fatal outcomes in secondary infections.
View article: Clinico-epidemiological spectrum of melioidosis: a 2-year prospective study in the western coastal region of India
Clinico-epidemiological spectrum of melioidosis: a 2-year prospective study in the western coastal region of India Open
Objective: To determine the geographical epidemiology, clinical presentations and risk factors associated with melioidosis.Methods: A total of 28 confirmed cultures of Burkholderia pseudomallei were isolated and prospectively analysed with…
View article: Clinico-epidemiological spectrum of melioidosis: a 2-year prospective study in the western coastal region of India
Clinico-epidemiological spectrum of melioidosis: a 2-year prospective study in the western coastal region of India Open
Objective: To determine the geographical epidemiology, clinical presentations and risk factors associated with melioidosis. Methods: A total of 28 confirmed cultures of Burkholderia pseudomallei were isolated and prospectively analysed wit…
View article: Comparative evaluation of various serological tests in the laboratory diagnosis of Brucellosis
Comparative evaluation of various serological tests in the laboratory diagnosis of Brucellosis Open
Introduction: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease of public health importance having an impact on animal husbandry and dairy industry. Isolation of bacteria from blood cultures is very low, and diagnosis mainly depends on serology and molecu…
View article: A clinicoepidemiological analysis of seropositive cases of leptospirosis in a tertiary care hospital in Mangalore
A clinicoepidemiological analysis of seropositive cases of leptospirosis in a tertiary care hospital in Mangalore Open
Introduction: Leptospirosis is a spirochetal zoonosis affecting humans and animals. It is underreported and underdiagnosed in India, and is a major public health problem. In a retrospective study, the data collected from the suspected cas…
View article: Pediatric melioidosis: Call for better awareness and early diagnosis!
Pediatric melioidosis: Call for better awareness and early diagnosis! Open
Pediatric melioidosis is an under-diagnosed entity and rarely reported from India. This condition, if not treated early and appropriately, can have a fatal outcome. A 17-month-old female child presented with fever and ulcer on the right le…