Savitha Nagaraj
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View article: Comparison of antimicrobial susceptibility testing practices in 20 clinical microbiology laboratories in India
Comparison of antimicrobial susceptibility testing practices in 20 clinical microbiology laboratories in India Open
Introduction The world is facing a unique crisis with regard to the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Clinical microbiology laboratories have a critical role in the effort to combat antibiotic resistance. However, antimicrobial susce…
View article: Effectiveness of a novel non-intrusive continuous-use air decontamination technology to reduce microbial contamination in clinical settings: A multi-centric study
Effectiveness of a novel non-intrusive continuous-use air decontamination technology to reduce microbial contamination in clinical settings: A multi-centric study Open
Background Despite rigorous disinfection, fumigation and air treatment, infectious microbial load has been found to circulate and survive for significant durations in health care settings. This raises significant concerns for hospital acqu…
View article: Erratum: Association of Hemorrhoid Vascular Injuries with Cigarette Smoking—An Evaluation with Interesting Prospects
Erratum: Association of Hemorrhoid Vascular Injuries with Cigarette Smoking—An Evaluation with Interesting Prospects Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1700497.].
View article: Association of Hemorrhoid Vascular Injuries with Cigarette Smoking—An Evaluation with Interesting Prospects
Association of Hemorrhoid Vascular Injuries with Cigarette Smoking—An Evaluation with Interesting Prospects Open
Background Hemorrhoids are vascular structures in the anal canal which are seldom used to evaluate vascular diseases. Cigarette smoking is well-known to cause both arterial and venous vascular injuries. However, the impact of smoking on he…
View article: Granular Cell Tumor of Rectum: A Very Rare Entity
Granular Cell Tumor of Rectum: A Very Rare Entity Open
Granular cell tumors are predominantly benign, occurring more commonly in women, with about 10% developing in the gastrointestinal tract. Rectal location of this tumor is very rare. We herein report one such case of a 61-year-old man with …
View article: Mincle Signaling Promotes Con A Hepatitis
Mincle Signaling Promotes Con A Hepatitis Open
Con A hepatitis is regarded as a T cell–mediated model of acute liver injury. Mincle is a C-type lectin receptor that is critical in the immune response to mycobacteria and fungi but does not have a well-defined role in preclinical models …
View article: Are Medical Students and Interns at risk of acquiring Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Are Medical Students and Interns at risk of acquiring Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Open
Introduction: MRSA is conventionally considered as a nosocomial pathogen (though of late it is seen in the community). It is a pathogen which can infect patients and be carried innocuously, most commonly on the hands and for a longer durat…