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Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:44:48 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448024&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F452%2F90203 R KanungoIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):452-452 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448024 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448023&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F450%2F90202 P DesikanIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):450-451 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448023 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448022&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F449%2F90223 Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):449-449 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448022 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448021&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F448%2F90201 D SharmaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):448-449 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448021 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448020&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F446%2F90200 V Rawat, Umesh , N Thapliyal, DC PuneraIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):446-447 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448020 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448019&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F445%2F90199 V Gupta, N Singla, R Garg, N Gulati, H Rani, J ChanderIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):445-446 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448019 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448018&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F444%2F90198 V Batmanabane, GP Chidambaranathan, S RathinamIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):444-445 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448018 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448017&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F443%2F90197 C Chande, S Makhija, S Lilani, R Shirpurkar, P Veer, A Chivate, P Patekar, A JoshiIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):443-444 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448017 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448016&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F443%2F90196 Juhi Taneja, Jagdish ChanderIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):443-443 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448016 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448015&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F439%2F90194 B Swain, R Panigrahy, D PanigrahiIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):439-442Schizophyllum commune is widely distributed in the nature, but it rarely causes human infection. We have isolated this mould in a 46-year-old immunocompetent, non-diabetic patient with chronic sinusitis, previously treated with multiple antibiotics and topical steroid nasal drops with no response. Materials obtained from the nasal sinus during the endoscopic surgery, on KOH mount and histopathological study revealed broad septed hyaline hyphae. Growth on the Sabouraud's dextrose agar and potato dextrose agar produced white moulds with microscopic and macroscopic characters of S. commune. Till date there are few reports of S. commune sinusitis in immunocompetent individuals Worldwide. This is th... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448015 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448014&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F437%2F90192 R Murthy, JP SwainIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):437-439Chromoblastomycosis and Madura foot are chronic localised mycotic infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue that follows the implantation of the fungi through minor trauma, mainly found in persons working outdoors on bare foot. In cases where both Madura and chromoblastomycosis are present, the treatment becomes difficult with low cure rates and frequent relapses. Here, we present such a very rare case of a 38-year-old cattle farmer who presented with verrucose nodules, tumefaction and multiple discharging nodules on the left lower 1/3 rd leg and foot since last 9 years. Direct KOH mount of the verrucose tissue showed Fonsecaea pedrosoi sclerotic muriform bodies and a biopsy of one granule discharging nodule dem... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448014 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448013&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F434%2F90191 We report a case of severe pigmented keratitis with poor prognosis, caused by Cladorrhinum bulbillosum. Antifungal treatment with topical natamycin and fluconazole eye drops and oral tablet fluconazole failed to heal the ulcer and resulted in perforation. The causative fungus, C. bulbillosum, was identified on the basis of its typical microscopic features and 98% sequence homology to ex-type isolate CBS 304.90 (accession no. FM955448). The results of an in vitro antifungal susceptibility test indicated that the isolate was susceptible to natamycin, amphotericin B, fluconazole and itraconazole. The present case is the third case of keratitis and the second case of human keratitis. Compromised immunity due to liver cirrhosis could lead to a failed prognosis even when the fungal isolat... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448013 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448012&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F431%2F90190 K Joseph, AR Vinayakumar, S Criton, MS Vishnu, SE PariyaramIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):431-433Dirofilariasis is a zoonotic disease caused by Dirofilaria, a parasite of domestic and wild animals. The disease is transmitted by inoculation of mosquitoes infected with the microfilariae during their blood meal. Accidental infection of man results in lung nodule, subcutaneous mass anywhere in the body or ocular lesion that may be subconjunctival or periorbital. The incidence of ocular dirofilariasis is on the rise in several parts of India particularly in Kerala. Here we report a case of ocular dirofilariasis with cellulitis presenting as a periorbital mass. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448012 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448011&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F428%2F90189 ML Bommala, S Nalamada, S Sharma, P GargIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):428-430Ocular infection with microsporidia has been documented in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients. Sources and mode of human infection with microsporidia have been difficult to ascertain although exposure to water may be an important risk factor. Of four genera that have been reported in human disease, only the genera Nosema, Encephalitozoon and Septata are documented to cause ocular infection. Here, in our case a healthy 30-year-old man who had undergone bilateral laser in situ keratomilieusis surgery two and half years back presented with a 10-day history of redness and 4-day history of blurring of vision in the right eye. On presentation, his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448011 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448010&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F425%2F90187 We describe a patient with Mycobacterium abscessus mastitis that presented as a mass lesion and haemorrhagical discharge. It was initially diagnosed and treated as fibrocystic disease and non-specific abscess. Full recovery was obtained with combination therapy of clarithromycin, linezolid and amikacin without surgical debridement followed by several abscess aspirations. Atypical mycobacteria should be considered in diagnosis of chronic breast lesions in endemic areas. This is the first reported case of mastitis due to M. abscessus in Turkey. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448010 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448009&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F422%2F90186 We report here isolation of S. algae in pure culture and mixed with E. coli from two cases of acute gastroenteritis with bloody mucous containing diarrhea occurring at the same time. As this organism is not a normal flora of the gut, the possible source of infection may be fish contaminated with the organism. Whether this bacterium can be considered an enteric pathogen needs to be evaluated. The cases were clinically diagnosed as acute bacillary dysentery. The bacterium was identified by 16S r-RNA gene sequence analysis. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448009 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448008&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F420%2F90184 We report here a case of B. vesicularis bacteremia in a female infant who presented with fever, vomiting and altered sensorium. USG abdomen showed mild hepatomegaly, moderate ascitis with bilateral mild basal pleural effusion. Blood culture was processed by BACTEC BD. Isolate was identified as B. vesicularis, by API ID 32 GN automated system. We have come across only one report of neonatal sepsis caused by B. vesicularis from India. To the best of our knowledge, this is one of the rare case reports of B. vesicularis bacteremia in a female infant. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448008 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448007&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F418%2F90183 In this study, we present a case of Q fever from the western part of Turkey mimicking Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in terms of clinical and laboratory findings. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448007 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448006&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F414%2F90182 R Deepa, P Balapriya, KG Venkatesh, T Sabeetha, J Sasikala, G JayalakshmiIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):414-417Complement-dependent lymphocytotoxicity crossmatches (n=217) between 47 deceased donors and 150 potential renal recipients were retrospectively studied. A negative cross match was reported in 48 (22.1%), doubtful positive in 126 (58.1%), weakly positive in 32 (14.7%) and positive in 11 (5.1%). No autoantibodies were detected. Renal transplantation was performed in 35.5% of the potential recipients. There was no incidence of hyperacute rejection. The graft survival rate was 88% at 15 months of follow up. The study concludes that a negative pretransplant lympocytotoxicity crossmatch using the basic National Institute of He... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448006 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448005&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F411%2F90180 A Mukherjee, S Sood, M Bala, G Satpathy, N Mahajan, A Kapil, VK SharmaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):411-413In the present pilot study, endocervical and urethral swabs collected from 100 patients attending sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics and regional centre for STD in two referral hospitals in New Delhi were analyzed by enzyme immune assay (EIA), polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) for detection of C. trachomatis. It was found that EIA could detect a very low number of cases (3/100) as against DFA (11/100) and PCR (9/100). Thus, in spite of the widespread availability, lower cost and ease of performance of the enzyme-linked-immunosorbent serologic assay, the present study highlights the need to employ sophisticated diagnostic ... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448005 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448004&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F406%2F90179 Conclusion: The assay was found to be effective for the rapid detection of Candida and Aspergillus in clinical specimens. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448004 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448003&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F401%2F90176 Conclusions: The dry reagents were found to be reliable and cheaper compared to the existing liquid reagents. This allows the transportation of reagents in the absence of cold chain and will facilitate a more user-friendly CD4+ T-cell testing system. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448003 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448002&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F395%2F90175 Conclusion: Tuberculosis is the most important OI before initiation of HAART. Both EFV and NVP-based regimens are equally efficacious in controlling OIs. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448002 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448001&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F389%2F90173 Conclusion: PCR is a rapid and useful method for diagnosis of TB lymphadenitis and definitely increases the positive predictive value of a positive histopathology report. MGIT is better than LJ culture as regards time to positivity and higher yield. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448001 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448000&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F383%2F90171 Conclusions: According to the results, the frequency of EPEC isolates in Najaf was lower than what has been suspected and the investigation including the use of molecular technique and serotyping, are necessary to allow precise identification and epidemiological study of these pathogens. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5447999&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F379%2F90170 Conclusion: Blood in the stomach significantly decreased the sensitivity of RUT, histology and the combination of both. Negative results of these tests in acute upper gastro intestinal (GI) bleeding should therefore be interpreted carefully. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5447999 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5447999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5447998&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F372%2F90169 Conclusion: Our results suggest that this assay can be adapted for the rapid detection of minuscule amounts of the anthrax spores that are aerosolized in the case of a bioterrorism attack. This detection system does not require polymerase chain reaction (PCR) step and can be more specific than the antibody method. This method can also detect genetically engineered anthrax. Since, the antibody method is so specific to the protein epitope that bioengineered versions of anthrax may not be detected. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5447998 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5447998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5447997&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F368%2F90166 Conclusions: The RDT was more sensitive than the traditional IFA for the early diagnosis of scrub typhus and was particularly suitable for use in rural areas. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5447997 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5447997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5447996&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F363%2F90162 Conclusion: The results show that hMPV infection is acquired early in life and re-infection in later life may maintain the seroprevalence and antibody levels in adult population. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5447996 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5447996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5447995&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F359%2F90159 Conclusions: Inclusion of NS1 in the diagnosis of dengue increases the detection rate significantly. In cases of fever, thrombocytopenia is more consistently found in dengue positive rather than dengue negative subjects. It correlates well when NS1 and IgM are detected simultaneously. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5447995 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5447995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5447994&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F353%2F90158 M Bajpai, E GuptaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):353-358Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an emerging infectious threat to blood safety. In recent years, there have been a number of publications delineating this threat by providing evidence of the transmissibility of this virus through transfusions. The extent of transmission and its clinical relevance are issues under debate at present. HEV usually causes a self-limiting illness which subsides in a few weeks barring a few cases where fulminant hepatic failure occurs. The virus poses a risk of higher morbidity and mortality in pregnant females, patients with pre-existing liver disease and solid organ transplant recipients. As these categories of patient often require repeated transfusions or massive transfusions, they are expose... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5447994 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5447994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5447993&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F343%2F90157 R Set, J ShastriIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):343-352The pathogenic potential of the rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) has started being recognized. This is due to more sensitive and specific techniques in the laboratory. The RGM are generally defined as nontuberculous species of mycobacteria that show visible growth on agar media within 7 days. RGM are widely distributed in nature and have been isolated from natural water, tap water, and soil. Several biochemical tests, high performance liquid chromatography, and molecular techniques have been developed for rapid identification of these species. The American Thoracic Society and the Infectious Disease Society of America recommend that RGM should be identified to the species level using a recognized acceptable methodol... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5447993 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5447993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5447992&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F336%2F90156 BN Kootallur, CP Thangavelu, M ManiIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):336-340The major impetus for bacterial identification came after the advent of solid culture media. Morphological appearance of bacterial colonies was often sufficient for their identification in the laboratory. Even in modern times, preliminary identification of most cultivable bacteria is based on such morphological characters. Advances have been made media for the presumptive identifi cation of common organisms encountered in clinical samples. Phenotypic characterisation of bacteria with, physiological tests with a battery of biochemical tests differentiate related bacterial genera as well as confirm their identity. . Each laboratory can select its own method(s) of identification, provided they are base... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5447992 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5447992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5447991&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F331%2F90155 S JameelIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):331-335Great advances in technology produce unique challenges. Every technology also has a dual use, which needs to be understood and managed to extract maximum benefits for mankind and the development of civilization. The achievements of physicists in the mid-20th century resulted in the nuclear technology, which gave us the destructive power of the atomic bomb as also a source of energy. Towards the later part of the 20th century, information technology empowered us with fast, easy and cheap access to information, but also led to intrusions into our privacy. Today, biotechnology is yielding life- saving and life-enhancing advances at a fast pace. But, the same tools can also give rise to fiercely destructive forces. How do we cons... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5447991 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5447991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5447990&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F327%2F90154 P Desikan, A Chakrabarti, V MuthuswamyIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):327-330Ethical issues facing microbiologists could be considered in two parts. The first relates to the way the ethical issues during their laboratory work. The second pertains to ethical issues on the data/reports they generate for the patients or in research. In both segments, there is pressure to perform, which is exerted by both, the community, as well as peers. It has therefore become increasingly necessary to recognize the facts that unethical actions might be a frequent reality. Since some of these activities generate serious ethical concerns, both in practice and research, it is necessary for microbiologists to be aware and equipped to meet these issues in a prepared and measured way.. In an att... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5447990 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5447990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5447989&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F4%2F325%2F90152 R Kanungo, D MetzgarIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(4):325-326 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5447989 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5447989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138050&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F320%2F83927 P DesikanIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):320-321 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138050 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138049&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F318%2F83926 E Zeinali, R Moniri, GH MusaviIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):318-319 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138049 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138048&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F317%2F83925 B Veeraraghavan, T KurienIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):317-318 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138048 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138047&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F315%2F83924 B VeeraraghavanIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):315-316 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138047 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138046&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F314%2F83923 U Kalawat, KK Sharma, S ReddyIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):314-315 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138046 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138045&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F313%2F83922 S Arora, U AroraIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):313-314 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138045 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138044&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F312%2F83921 S Singh, R Katiyar, SD KaisthaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):312-313 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138044 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138043&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F309%2F83920 R Adhikary, S JoshiIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):309-311Candidaemia is one of the leading causes of nosocomial bloodstream infections. There is a rise in the incidence of non-albicans candidaemia and emergence of anti-fungal resistance. We performed a retrospective laboratory-based study over a period of 2 years (January 2009 to December 2010) at our quaternary care multi super-specialty hospital in Southern India. There had been 68 Candida isolates detected from the bloodstream of 55 patients during the study period. Overall, 74% of cases were due to non-albicans Candida. C. tropicalis was most commonly isolated (39.7%), followed by C. albicans (26.4%). All Candida isolates remain susceptible to voriconazole, whereas highest degree of resistance wa... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138043 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138042&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F305%2F83919 S Roy, S Mukherjee, AK Singh, S BasuIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):305-308The study reports for the first time the identification of CTX-M-14-like and CTX-M-27-like extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) belonging to the CTX-M-9 group in Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli isolated from the neonatal stool in India. The plasmid carrying the blaCTX-M-9 group in both the isolates was transferable. Till date, no other CTX-M group, except the CTX-M-1 group, has been reported from India. A total of 77% of the neonates had ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae or E. coli in their stool, and blaCTX-M-15 was the predominant ESBL gene. Although the CTX-M-9 group was found in the stool and did not cause infection, the detection of the CTX-M-9 group might be a prelu... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138042 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138041&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F302%2F83918 This study aims in identifying MBLs particularly Zn requiring Molecular Class B enzymes produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii .The resistance by these organisms are in a rise against all antibiotics including carbapenems and no prescribed CLSI guidelines is available for detecting them. Clinical isolates antibiotic susceptibility was determined by number of phenotypic tests by addition of 50mM of 10 μl zinc as cofactor for metallo beta lactamase production along with 0.5M ETDA of 5μl (930 μg per disk) plain disks. Increase in zone size of the meropenem -EDTA disk compared to the meropenem disk without EDTA was recorded positive. For Zn requiring MBLs zone towards both disks of EDTA and Zn along with meropenem is detected by DDST.... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138041 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138040&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F297%2F83917 Conclusion: The use of boronic acid in disk diffusion testing along with the CLSI described PCT enhances ESBL detection in the presence of AmpC betalactamases. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138040 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138039&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F293%2F83916 Conclusions: The two-step algorithm is the most practical for accurately detecting toxigenic Clostridium difficile, but it is time-consuming. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138039 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138038&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F288%2F83915 Conclusions: (1) Our new established Taqman PCR method is a useful tool for screening UU biovars. (2) UU biovar 1 predominated in asymptomatic population; whereas in genital-urinary tract infection population UU biovar 2 had a higher proportion. (3) The characteristics of drug resistance were different between UU biovars. Overall, both two biovars remained higher susceptibility rates to tetracyclines. A majority of biovor 1 strains were sensitive to macrolides and quinolones; while only a small number of biovar 2 strains kept sensitive to roxithromycin and quinolones, a large proportion of biovar 2 strains were found in intermediate ranges. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138038 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138037&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F283%2F83914 Conclusions: By direct panel inoculation, a decrease of at least 18-20 h in turnaround time was observed compared with the standard method. This helps early change to effective antibiotic therapy and also reduces the expenditure incurred for a patient's hospital stay by average Rs 20,000 ($443) per day. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138037 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138036&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F280%2F83913 Conclusions: Our finding were not alarming, but highlights the general risk of acquiring resistance to OFX, jeopardizing the potential for these drugs to be used as second-line anti-TB agents in the management of drug-resistant TB and creating incurable TB strains . (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138036 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138035&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F275%2F83912 Conclusions: The study demonstrated that supplementing the MHT with at least one of the screening methods increases the likelihood of picking up such isolates that may be missed by the MHT. The study also demonstrates the wide-spread presence of MBLs in Enterobacteriaceae members from patients visiting hospitals in east Delhi. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138035 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138034&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F269%2F83911 Conclusions: blaOXA-23 like and bla OXA 51 like genes are the most common types of OXA carbapenamases while the blaVIM type is the most common type of metallo-beta-lactamase contributing to carbapenem resistance in clinical isolates of A. baumannii. The coproduction of OXA and metallo-beta-lactamases is not an uncommon phenomenon in A. baumannii. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138034 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138033&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F262%2F83910 Conclusions: Our report shows the prevalence of PMQR mediated by qnrA and qnrB in multidrug-resistant K. pneumoniae isolates from Chennai. A multidrug-resistant plasmid conferring high resistance to ciprofloxacin was found to harbour another PMQR gene, aac(6')-1b-cr mutant gene. This is the first report screening for PMQR in K. pneumoniae isolates from India. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138033 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138032&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F258%2F83909 Conclusion: This study demonstrates the first description of TEM-116 in the P. stuartii species in the world and the first one in a Tunisian hospital. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138032 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138031&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F254%2F83908 Conclusions: The bla CTX-M genes are widespread among Iranian isolates of K. pneumoniae. PFGE demonstrated the high diversity of K. pneumoniae harboring bla CTX-M in our study. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138031 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138030&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F249%2F83907 Conclusions: The study demonstrates that real-time PCR assay based on TaqMan chemistry is a useful technique for the detection of bla NDM-1 harbouring clinical isolates of E. coli, K. pneumoniae and A. baumannii. The assay has great precision in measuring the number of bla NDM-1 gene copies per specimen of DNA. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138030 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138029&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F243%2F83906 SC Parija, I PraharajIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):243-248Antimalarial chemotherapy is an important component of all malaria control programmes throughout the world. This is especially so in light of the fact that there are no antimalarial vaccines which are available for clinical use at present. Emergence and spread of malaria parasites which are resistant to many of the available antimalarials today is, therefore, a major cause for concern. Till date, resistance to all groups of antimalarials excluding artemisinin has been reported. In recent years, in vitro resistance to even artemisinin has been described. While resistance to antibacterial agents has come to prominence as a clinical problem in recent years, antiparasitic resistance in general and antimalarial resist... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138029 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138028&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F230%2F83905 V Balaji, SS Jeremiah, PR BaligaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):230-242The increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant nosocomial pathogens such as Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae poses a great challenge to the treating physicians. The paucity of newer effective antimicrobials has led to renewed interest in the polymyxin group of drugs, as a last resort for treatment of gram-negative bacterial infections. There is a dearth of information on the pharmacological properties of colistin, leading to difficulties in selecting the right dose, dosing interval, and route of administration for treatment, especially in critically-ill patients. The increasing use of colistin over the last few years necessitates the need for accurate and reli... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138028 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138027&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F223%2F83904 BN Harish, GA MenezesIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):223-229Infections with Salmonella are an important public health problem worldwide. On a global scale, it has been appraised that Salmonella is responsible for an estimated 3 billion human infections each year. The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that annually typhoid fever accounts for 21.7 million illnesses (217,000 deaths) and paratyphoid fever accounts for 5.4 million of these cases. Infants, children, and adolescents in south-central and South-eastern Asia experience the greatest burden of illness. In cases of enteric fever, including infections with S. Typhi and S. Paratyphi A and B, it is often necessary to commence treatment before the results of laboratory sensitivity tests are available. Hence, i... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138027 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138026&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F218%2F83903 S SharmaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):218-222Bacterial infections of the eye are common and ophthalmologists are spoilt for choice with a variety of antibiotics available in the market. Antibiotics can be administered in the eye by a number of routes; topical, subconjunctival, subtenon and intraocular. Apart from a gamut of eye drops available, ophthalmologists also have the option of preparing fortified eye drops from parenteral formulations, thereby, achieving high concentrations; often much above the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), of antibiotics in ocular tissues during therapy. Antibiotic resistance among ocular pathogens is increasing in parallel with the increase seen over the years in bacteria associated with systemic infections. Although it is believed ... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138026 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138025&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F213%2F83902 S BhattacharyaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):213-217Infection with multi-antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a common clinical problem in India. In some countries and centres, screening patients to detect colonisation by these organisms is used to determine specific interventions such as decolonisation treatment, prophylactic antibiotics prior to surgical interventions or for selection of empirical antibiotic therapy, and to isolate patients so that transmission of these difficult to treat organisms to other patients could be prevented. In India, there is no national guideline or recommendation for screening patients for multi-drug-resistant (MDR) bacteria such as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), VRE (vancomycin-resistant enterococcus), ESBL (extended spe... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138025 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138024&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F209%2F83901 This article draws a framework for rational antimicrobial testing in our laboratories in tertiary care centers, from the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines. It does not address testing methodologies but suggests ways and means by which antimicrobial susceptibility reporting can be rendered meaningful not only to the treating physician but also to the resistance monitoring epidemiologist. It hopes to initiate some standardization in rational choice of antimicrobial testing in laboratories in the country pertaining to nonfastidious bacteria. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138024 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138023&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F207%2F83900 P DesikanIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):207-208 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138023 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5138022&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F3%2F205%2F83899 R KanungoIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(3):205-206 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5138022 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5138022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891975&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F200%2F81776 P DesikanIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):200-201 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891975 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891974&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F198%2F81785 U Arslan, I Tuncer, D Findik, B BozdoganIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):198-199 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891974 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891973&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F196%2F81783 V Sudharani, Asiya , NK SaxenaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):196-198 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891973 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891972&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F195%2F81782 S Oommen, B Appalaraju, S Sivadarshini, Jayashree Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):195-196 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891972 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891971&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F194%2F81781 P Desikan, S De, NP Pai, N Panwalkar, M Verma, A JainIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):194-195 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891971 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891970&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F193%2F81779 IA Hamid, NM KumarIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):193-194 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891970 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891969&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F192%2F81778 DV Patanvadia, YA Kruwala, S Lakhani, V Date, J LakhaniIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):192-193 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891969 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891968&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F188%2F81792 We report isolation of Histoplasma capsulatum from the blood of an AIDS patient. A 30-year-old male from Utter Pradesh was admitted with fever, loss of appetite, and nausea since two months. Few intracellular and extracellular budding cells were observed on bone marrow examination on the fifth day of admission. Diagnosis was confirmed by blood cultures taken on the 11th day of admission. Amphotericin B was started, but the patient's condition deteriorated and he died. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891968 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891967&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F186%2F81790 Angeline Neetha Radjou, MN RajeshIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):186-188A case of intestinal obstruction caused by extensive soft tissue fungal infection of the perineum due to Basidiobolus ranarum is presented here. There was excellent response to antifungal treatment. A literature search revealed the case report of intestinal obstruction due to intrinsic mucosal involvement by the fungus, but extensive soft tissue involvement of the perineum resulting in extraneous obstruction to the rectum, has not been reported so far. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891967 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891966&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F183%2F81789 S Duggal, RK Mahajan, N Duggal, C HansIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):183-186Sparganosis, also known as larval diphyllobothriasis, is a rare disease of humans as man is not a natural host in the life cycle of Spirometra spp. Diagnosis of the latter is difficult as it mimics other conditions that commonly cause subcutaneous or visceral fluid collection. Clinical diagnosis of this particular case was also erroneously labelled as tuberculosis but later labelled as a case of sparganosis. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case from India where a sparganum-like parasite was isolated in drain fluid from the perinephric area. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891966 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891965&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F180%2F81787 We report an immunocompetent patient with disseminated cysticercosis who had involvement of the brain, subcutaneous tissues, lungs and skeletal muscles and presented with arthritis. He was otherwise asymptomatic in spite of the extensive involvement of multiple organs. A planned approach to therapy is necessary to prevent complications. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891965 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891964&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F178%2F81786 DG Deshmukh, AS Damle, JK Bajaj, JB Bhakre, NS PatilIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):178-180Only sporadic reports of failure of post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies exist in the published literature. We are reporting such a case in a 3-year-old boy. The child had Category III dog bite on his right thigh. He presented with progressive ascending paralysis, finally developing quadriplegia and respiratory paralysis. Typical hydrophobia and aerophobia were absent. He received four doses of antirabies cell culture vaccine. He did not receive antirabies immunoglobulin. The boy succumbed on the 23 rd day of the dog bite. Diagnosis of rabies was confirmed in the laboratory by demonstration of Negri bodies, direct fluorescent antibody test and reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain ... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891964 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891963&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F172%2F81794 S Agarwal, V Manchanda, N Verma, P BhallaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):172-177Rapid identification of yeast infections is helpful in prompt appropriate antifungal therapy. In the present study, the usefulness of chromogenic medium, slide culture technique and Vitek2 Compact (V2C) has been analysed. A total of 173 clinical isolates of yeast species were included in the study. An algorithm to identify such isolates in routine clinical microbiology laboratory was prepared and followed. Chromogenic medium was able to identify Candida albicans, C. tropicalis, C. krusei, C. parapsilosis and Trichosporon asahii. Chromogenic medium was also helpful in identifying "multi-species" yeast infections. The medium was unable to provide presumptive identification of C. pelli... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891963 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891962&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F169%2F81796 K Chopdekar, C Chande, S Chavan, P Veer, V Wabale, K Vishwakarma, A JoshiIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):169-171Blood stream infections related to central venous catheterization are one of the major device-associated infections reported. Patients admitted in critical care units requiring central venous catheterization and presenting with signs of septicemia during catheterization period were investigated for catheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSI). The CRBSI rate was 9.26 per 1000 catheter days in general with highest rate in neonatal intensive care unit (27.02/1000 days). Site of insertion of catheter and duration of catheterization did not show the influence on the CRBSI rate. Coagulase-negative Staphylococci were the predominant cause. Mortality of 33% ... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891962 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891961&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F165%2F81798 J Udayalaxmi, GK Bhat, S KotigaddeIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):165-168The present study was conducted to correlate the biotypes of Gardnerella vaginalis strains isolated from cases of bacterial vaginosis and their virulence factors. Thirty-two strains of G. vaginalis isolated from cases of bacterial vaginosis were biotyped. Adherence to vaginal epithelial cells, biofilm production, surface hydrophobicity, phospholipase C and protease activity were tested on these isolates. Biotype 1 was the most prevalent (8; 25%), followed by biotype 2 (7; 21.9%) and biotypes 5 and 8 (5; 15.6%). We did not find any statistical correlation between G. vaginalis biotypes and its virulence factors. Virulence factors expressed by G. vaginalis were not associated with a... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891961 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891960&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F161%2F81799 Conclusion: More than one ESBL was produced by many strains, and this was correlated with increased resistance levels. Carbapenems continue to show good in vitro activity and ertapenem is a potential alternative to imipenem and meropenem. Continued antimicrobial resistance surveillance is warranted in light of these findings. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891960 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891959&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F158%2F81800 KK Saikia, R Bewal, D Bansal, A Kapil, S Sood, NK Arora, BK DasIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):158-160Haemophilus influenzae is a major public health concern in the developing world. The most virulent strain is H. influenzae Type b (Hib). Hib also constitutes a major portion of nasopharyngeal commensal flora in otherwise healthy individuals. Through dendogram based on composite gene sequences of seven multi locus sequence type genes, it was observed that invasive and commensal isolates made two completely separate clusters which are indicative of independent evolution of these two groups of H. influenzae in the Indian subcontinent. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891959 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891958&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F152%2F81801 Conclusions: The results suggest that the presence of TVV alone may not be a virulence marker and loss of TVV on LTC appears to be related to drug resistance. The T. vaginalis Indian isolates are sensitive to metronidazole. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891958 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891957&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F147%2F81797 Conclusions: In this setting, strongyloidiasis was seen more often in patients on corticosteroid therapy and with HIV infection. In HIV, an association with lower CD4 counts indicates the need for inclusion of Strongyloides as an opportunistic parasite. Gram negative sepsis was an important complication of strongyloidiasis hyperinfection in both HIV and steroid therapy. Further prospective studies on the risk of developing complicated Strongyloides infection are required. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891957 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891956&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F141%2F81795 Conclusion: TD-PCR assay may serve as a relatively better detection method for E. histolytica over conventional PCR with respect to the turnaround time, increased sensitivity, specificity and yield. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891956 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891955&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F136%2F81793 Conclusion: Due to their high sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing HP-associated DU and gastritis, serum and saliva antibody testing seems to offer a valuable alternative to invasive procedures especially in areas of high HP prevalence such as ours; saliva antibody testing is simple and practical especially in children and in difficult patients who resent venipuncture. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891955 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891954&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F130%2F81791 Conclusion: The outbreak was contained by robust and aggressive infection control measures. This study highlights the first outbreak of CTX-M-15-producing K. pneumoniae associated with high mortality in an adult medical ICU in Kuwait. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891954 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891953&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F124%2F81788 Conclusion: The study shows that the Turkish government's new intervention policy on antimicrobial prescribing has been effective. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891953 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891952&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F118%2F81784 Conclusions: High resistances in A. baumannii clinical strains to most common antimicrobial agents have appeared in East China, which was closely related with high frequencies class 1 integrons. A. baumannii integrons cassettes carried multi-drug-resistant gene codes. We believe that integrons cassettes gene could be taken as a marker of prognosticating A. baumannii antimicrobial resistance, but only reveal partial drug resistance profiles. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891952 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891951&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F110%2F81780 Conclusion: Thus, due to easy operation without a requirement of sophisticated equipment and skilled personnel, the RT-LAMP assay reported here is extremely rapid, cost-effective, highly sensitive, and specific and has potential usefulness for rapid detection of non-polio enterovirus (NPEV) not only by well-equipped laboratories but also by peripheral diagnostic laboratories with limited financial resources in developing countries. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891951 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891950&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F102%2F81777 Conclusion : Our results suggest that the real-time PCR assay was more sensitive compared with the conventional PCR. The advantage of real-time PCR is that it can be performed much faster than conventional PCR. Real-time PCR is less time-consuming, less labour-intensive and also reduces the chance of contamination as there is no post-amplification procedure. In the entire study population, the major viruses detected using real-time PCR were EBV (34%), HSV-2 (10.8%) and VZV (6.8%). (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891950 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891949&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F93%2F81775 B Nandagopal, S Sankar, M Ramamurthy, S Sathish, G SridharanIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):93-101Indian medicinal plants are now recognized to have great potential for preparing clinically useful drugs that could even be used by allopathic physicians. Traditionally, practitioners of Indian medicine have used plant products in powder, syrup or lotion forms, without identification, quantification and dose regulation, unlike their allopathic counterparts. The present review explores the immense potential of the demonstrated effect of Indian medicinal plants on microbes, viruses and parasites. In the present context, with the available talent in the country like pharmaceutical chemists, microbiologists, biotechnologists and interested allopathic physicians, significant natio... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891949 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4891948&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F2%2F91%2F81774 A SharmaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(2):91-92 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4891948 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4891948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445451&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F80%2F76537 P DesikanIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(1):80-81 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445451 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445450&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F79%2F76536 R Adhikary, S JoshiIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(1):79-79 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445450 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445449&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F78%2F76535 IK Neonakis, K Stylianou, E Daphnis, S MarakiIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(1):78-79 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445449 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445448&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F76%2F76534 SR Varghese, A AggarwalIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(1):76-78 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445448 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445447&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F74%2F76533 T Majumdar, S Bhattacharya, D Barman, R BegumIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(1):74-76 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445447 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445446&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F72%2F76532 M Ahmed, SU Munshi, S Andalib, S Tabassum, MN IslamIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(1):72-73 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445446 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445445&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F71%2F76531 RA Swann, S BhattacharyaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(1):71-72 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445445 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445444&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F68%2F76530 R Amatya, R Koirala, B Khanal, SS DhakalIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(1):68-70This is a report of an unusual case of Nocardia brasiliensis causing primary pulmonary nocardiosis with disseminated subcutaneous lesions in an immunocompetent patient. This case highlights the importance of considering nocardiosis as a differential diagnosis in patients with pulmonary and cutaneous lesions and the need for vigorous management for complete cure. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445444 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445443&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F65%2F76529 We report a case of R. equi bacteremia in a 26-day-old immunocompetent infant with recurrent swellings on different parts of the body. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first ever report of R. equi bacteremia from an immunocompetent patient from Northern India. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445443 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445442&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F63%2F76528 We describe a case of tuberculosis in an adult male who presented with palatal perforation with vanishing uvula and arch deformity of the palate. The diagnosis was based on histopathology and patient's successful response to antituberculous drug treatment. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445442 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445441&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F60%2F76527 MA Peer, RA Nasir, DK Kakru, BA Fomda, G Bashir, IA SheikhIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(1):60-62Linezolid, a viable alternative to vancomycin against methicillin resistant staphylococcal isolates, has been in use for a decade around the globe. However, resistance against staphylococci remains extremely rare and unreported from most of the Asian countries. Herein, we report two cases of linezolid resistant, coagulase negative staphylococcal sepsis for the first time from India. The first case was an 18-year-old burn patient, who, after a major graft surgery, landed in sepsis, and linezolid resistant Staphylococcus cohnii with an minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of >256 μg/ml by both broth microdilution and Etest, was isolated from multiple blood culture... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445441 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445440&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F56%2F76526 Conclusion: Only two CPE kits were needed for a total of 880 faecal specimens tested. The cost-effective diagnostic approach to screen faecal specimens for CPE, as described herein will help to save institutional resources. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445440 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445439&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F51%2F76525 Conclusions: The present study comprehensively established the utility of NS1 antigen ELISA in early diagnosis of dengue infection. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445439 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445438&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F47%2F76524 Conclusion : Nested PCR using blood clots while specific, lacked sensitivity as compared to IgM ELISA. In resource-poor settings Weil-Felix test still remains valuable despite its moderate sensitivity. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445438 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445437&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F42%2F76523 Conclusion: Our results suggested that 2 h TCT was found to be simple and inexpensive method for the rapid identification of S. aureus directly from positive blood cultures. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445437 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445436&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F37%2F76522 Conclusion: In 99.33% (149/150) cases, the influenza infection resolved within 10 days. Sixty-four percent (96/150) of the positive patients turned negative within 5 days of the start of antiviral treatment. Only one patient belonging to high risk group showed prolonged virus shedding (19 days). (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445436 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445435&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F33%2F76521 Conclusion: PCR-RFLP offers a rapid and easily applicable protocol to simultaneous detection and differentiation of M. genitalium and U. urealyticum from clinical samples when specific primers and restriction enzymes are used. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445435 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445434&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F28%2F76520 Conclusion: Altogether, our results suggest that the polymorphisms in HLA (class I) and cytokine (IL-10) genes may affect the susceptibility to TB and increase the risk of developing the disease. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445434 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445433&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F22%2F76519 Conclusion: Indiscriminate use of antibiotics is a major problem predisposing patients to harm by multi-resistant pathogens. Carbapenems were in little use in this hospital, but the selection pressure exerted by cephalosporins and other unrelated classes was sufficient to select NDM-1-producing strains due to co-selection, suggesting a role of single plasmid carrying resistance genes to multiple classes. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445433 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445432&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F19%2F76518 Conclusion: Sensitivity information provided in the kit insert does not always reflect post licensure performance in clinical settings. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445432 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445431&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F13%2F76517 MK Goel, M Goel, P Khanna, K MittalIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(1):13-18The world witnessed a the first influenza pandemic in this century and fourth overall since first flu pandemic was reported during the World War I. The past experiences with influenza viruses and this pandemic of H1N1 place a consider-able strain on health services and resulted in serious illnesses and a large number of deaths. Develop-ing countries were declared more likely to be at risk from the pandemic effects, as they faced the dual problem of highly vulnerable populations and limited resources to respond H1N1. The public health experts agreed that vaccination is the most effective ways to mitigate the negative effects of the pandemic. The vaccines for H1N1 virus have been used in over 40 coun-tr... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445431 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445430&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F4%2F76516 V Gautam, L Singhal, P RayIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(1):4-12Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) is an important nosocomial pathogen in hospitalised patients, particularly those with prior broad-spectrum antibacterial therapy. BCC causes infections that include bacteraemia, urinary tract infection, septic arthritis, peritonitis and respiratory tract infection. Due to high intrinsic resistance and being one of the most antimicrobial-resistant organisms encountered in the clinical laboratory, these infections can prove very difficult to treat and, in some cases, result in death. Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and those with chronic granulomatous disease are predisposed to infection by BCC bacteria. BCC survives and multiplies in aqueous hospital environments, including ... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445430 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445429&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F2%2F76515 C RodriguesIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(1):2-3 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445429 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445428&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Ftext.asp%3F2011%2F29%2F1%2F1%2F76514 R KanungoIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2011 29(1):1-1 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445428 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4445428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085902&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D421%3Bepage%3D422%3Baulast%3DDesikan P DesikanIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):421-422 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085902 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085901&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D419%3Bepage%3D420%3Baulast%3DKanungo Reba KanungoIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):419-420 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085901 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085900&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D417%3Bepage%3D418%3Baulast%3DBaragundi MC Baragundi, G Vishwanath, AR Hanumanthappa, K Suresh, NR Chandrappa, CS PatilIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):417-418 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085900 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085899&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D416%3Bepage%3D417%3Baulast%3DRoy S Roy, S Basu, S Dasgupta, AK Singh, R ViswanathanIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):416-417 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085899 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085898&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D414%3Bepage%3D415%3Baulast%3DNath R Nath, RN Gogoi, L SaikiaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):414-415 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085898 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085897&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D413%3Bepage%3D414%3Baulast%3DVeer P Veer, C Chande, S Chavan, V Wabale, K Chopdekar, J Bade, A JoshiIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):413-414 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085897 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085896&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D412%3Bepage%3D413%3Baulast%3DRouzaud F Rouzaud, J RobledoIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):412-413 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085896 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085895&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D412%3Bepage%3D412%3Baulast%3DChakravarti A Chakravarti, A Kumar, M MatlaniIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):412-412 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085895 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085894&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D409%3Bepage%3D411%3Baulast%3DSireesha We report a case of thyroid abscess caused by Scedosporium apiospermum in a patient with cirrhosis of liver and autoimmune haemolytic anaemia. To date, there are no reports of isolation of this fungus from thyroid abscess. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085894 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085893&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D407%3Bepage%3D408%3Baulast%3DMurali A Murali, G Rajendiran, K Ranganathan, S ShanthakumariIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):407-408A 58-year-old male diabetic who was operated for carcinoma larynx 4 years back was admitted with exertional dyspnoea and bilateral leg swelling for the past 2 years. Over the last 2 months, there was a progressive worsening of symptoms. Echocardiography done 2 years back showed pericardial effusion. Echo done during the current admission also showed pericardial effusion with preserved left ventricular function; cytological examination of the pericardial fluid showed larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis. He was treated with antinematodal drugs. A follow-up echo done at discharge showed no pericardial effusion and the patient was completely asymptomatic. To our knowledge, this is the... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085893 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085892&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D404%3Bepage%3D406%3Baulast%3DChande C Chande, S Menon, A Gohil, S Lilani, J Bade, S Mohammad, A JoshiIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):404-406A patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection presented with multiple cutaneous lesions on upper extremities, trunk, face and with ulcers involving oral mucosa. Histoplasma capsulatum was isolated in culture from scrapings from both cutaneous as well as oral mucosal lesions. The patient responded well initially to the treatment with Amphotericin B followed by itraconazole; however, lesions recurred after three months with the further deterioration of immune status of the patient indicated by decline in CD4 counts. The same treatment was restarted and the patient is still being followed-up. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085892 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085891&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D402%3Bepage%3D404%3Baulast%3DDixit R Dixit, J George, PS NirwanIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):402-404A case of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is being described in a 52-year-old female patient who presented with a cavitary lesion on skiagram chest and simulating a lung abscess. Patient responded with the oral corticosteroid therapy with complete resolution of the initial radiographic abnormality. Despite various radiological presentations described in the literature, a lung abscess like presentation in ABPA is very rare and significant, because an early and correct diagnosis by the clinicians will help in early management of these cases to prevent the development of end-stage pulmonary fibrosis. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085891 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085890&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D399%3Bepage%3D402%3Baulast%3DSreejith RS Sreejith, AK Reddy, SS Ganeshpuri, P GargIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):399-402A 35-year-old male patient presented with complaints of redness, swelling around the eyelids, watering, and irritation in the right eye. At presentation his best-corrected visual acuity was 20/20 partial in the right eye. The tarsal conjunctiva of the upper eyelid showed injection with pseudomembrane. Underneath the pseudomembrane we noticed four motile larvae. The cornea showed an irregular cobweb-like mucous plaque adherent to the epithelium, with a clear stroma. The pseudomembrane was easily peeled-off under topical anaesthesia. The organisms were removed and identified as Oestrus ovis. Three days later the patient was comfortable and his visual acuity was 20/20 in the right eye. (Source... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085890 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085889&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D396%3Bepage%3D399%3Baulast%3DRadhakrishnan Deepa Radhakrishnan, G Jayalakshmi, A Madhumathy, S Thasneem Banu, S Geethalakshmi, G SumathiIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):396-399A case of phaeohyphomycosis presenting as multiple subcutaneous abscesses in a young lady with deteriorating liver function was reported here. The lesion started as a solitary abscess in the neck, mimicking tuberculous cold abscess and rapidly involved the face, chest, arms, and legs within six months with ulceration and discharge of thick brownish foul smelling pus. Potassium hydroxide mount of pus from various sites revealed septate dematiaceous hyphae and pseudohyphae. Culture yielded pure growth of Exophiala spinifera. Tissue debridement was done along with initiation of antifungal therapy with ketoconazole. As liver function deteriorated... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085889 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085888&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D394%3Bepage%3D396%3Baulast%3DKhurana S Khurana, G Singh, HS Bhatti, N MallaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):394-396Human subcutaneous dirofilariasis is a rare infection caused by filarial worms of the genus Dirofilaria. The parasites are transmitted to man by mosquitoes and the infection is manifested as subcutaneous nodules. Excision of the lesion is both diagnostic and therapeutic. Hereby we report three cases of human subcutaneous dirofilariasis. The worms were sent to our department for identification over a period of four years (2006-2009). Of these three patients, two men and one woman were between 15 and 45 years of age. In two cases, the infection manifested as a nodule on face, in one case near lower eyelid and in the other on the cheek, while in the third case as an itchy nodule on the abdomen. It i... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085888 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085887&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D392%3Bepage%3D394%3Baulast%3DSingh We report a case of a 60-year-old female who presented with chest pain, loss of weight and breathlessness for a few months. Pleural fluid examination revealed malignant cells, along with microfilaria of Wuchereria bancrofti. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085887 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085886&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D390%3Bepage%3D392%3Baulast%3DParande MV Parande, RS Shinde, BG Mantur, AM Parande, MR Chandrashekhar, PS Aralikatti, E PalledIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):390-392Empyema thoracis by Nocardia farcinica infection is uncommon. Here we report a rare and fatal infection in a 27-year-old HIV- seropositive male who presented with cough, expectoration, and breathlessness. Nocardia farcinica was isolated from sputum and pus from the pleural cavity. Confirmation of the isolate and minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) for various antibiotics was done at the Aerobic Actinomycetes Reference Laboratory, Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta. Patient was treated with suitable antibiotics and antiretroviral drugs in spite of which he eventually succumbed to the disease. (Source: Indian Journal of Me... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085886 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085885&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D387%3Bepage%3D389%3Baulast%3DDe AS De, SM Baveja, PM Salunke, MV ManglaniIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):387-389This is an unusual report of isolation of Streptobacillus moniliformis from the blood of a male child with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. No history of rat bite was there, but rats were present in the house. The possible source of infection may be food or water contaminated with rat excreta. Whether this bacteria can cause opportunistic infection in leukaemic patients, need to be evaluated further. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085885 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085884&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D385%3Bepage%3D387%3Baulast%3DMokta We report a case of neonatal listeriosis from Himachal Pradesh. A two-day-old full term male baby was referred from a peripheral hospital with fever listlessness, skin rash and non-acceptance of feed. Ceftriaxone was already started as an empirical therapy. Listeria monocytogenes was isolated from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood of the baby, and also from the genital tract of the mother. Unfortunately, the baby died before the preliminary report could be communicated. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085884 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085883&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D380%3Bepage%3D384%3Baulast%3DRastogi V Rastogi, PS Nirwan, S Jain, A KapilIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):380-384A total of 14 phenotypically similar clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae, resistant to multiple drugs including cefotaxime and ceftazidime, were isolated from blood of neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) within a short span of 10 days. Alarmed at the possibility of occurrence of outbreak, a thorough investigation was done. Microbiological sampling of the NICU and labour room (LR) environment yielded 12 K. pneumoniae isolates. The presence of extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) in the clinical and environmental strains was detected by double-disk synergy test (DDST), CLSI phenotypic confirmatory disk diffusion test (PCDDT) and E-test ESBL strips. Amp-C scree... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085883 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085882&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D376%3Bepage%3D379%3Baulast%3DSharma This study was undertaken to compare IEF with polymerase chain reaction, a method which has been extensively used for ESBL detection these days. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085882 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085881&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D372%3Bepage%3D375%3Baulast%3DOommen SK Oommen, B Appalaraju, K JinshaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):372-375The present study was carried out to determine the rates of high-level and low-level mupirocin resistance in Staphylococcus spp. (MuH and MuL) in southern India. A prospective study was carried out on Staphylococcus spp. isolated for a period of three months in the microbiology laboratory of an 800-bedded tertiary care hospital. One hundred sixty-seven non-duplicate Staphylococcus spp. isolated from different specimens were tested for mupirocin susceptibility using 5 and 200 μg discs and by agar dilution. Rates of MuH were found to be two percent in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and 28% in methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp. (MRCoNS). Mu... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085881 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085880&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D370%3Bepage%3D371%3Baulast%3DTanyel In conclusion, although ERT and TIG were effective against B. melitensis isolates in vitro, further studies are needed in order to determine the use of these novel drugs in treatment of brucellosis. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085880 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085879&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D366%3Bepage%3D369%3Baulast%3DKashyap RS Kashyap, SS Ramteke, HM Gaherwar, PS Deshpande, HJ Purohit, GM Taori, H DaginawalaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):366-369The present study was designed to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of liquid culture medium (BioFM broth) for the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis (TBM) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF samples from 200 patients (TBM group = 150 and non-TBM group = 50) were tested for culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in BioFM liquid culture medium. Out of 150 TBM cases, 120 were found to be culture positive, indicating a sensitivity of 80% in BioFM broth within 2-3 weeks of inoculation. Positive cultures were also observed for CSF from 32 (64%) out of 50 non-TBM patients in BioFM liquid culture medium within 4 days of sample inoculation... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085879 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085878&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D363%3Bepage%3D365%3Baulast%3DGupta M Gupta, Shamma , NP Singh, IR KaurIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):363-365The aim of this study was to evaluate a nitrate reductase assay (NRA) for the direct detection of multidrug resistance (MDR) in Mycobacterium tuberculosis from 100 smear-positive sputum samples. The NRA results were compared with the reference proportion method for 100 sputum specimens for which comparable results were available. NRA results were obtained at day 7 for 61 specimens, results for 26 specimens were obtained at day 10, and the results for 13 specimens were obtained at day 14. Thus, 87% of NRA results were obtained in 10 days. NRA is a rapid, accurate, and cost-effective method for the detection of MDR in M. tuberculosis isolates as compared to the proportion method, which is time ... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085878 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085877&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D358%3Bepage%3D362%3Baulast%3DMishra PK Mishra, A Bhargava, S Khan, N Pathak, RP Punde, S VarshneyIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2010 28(4):358-362Characterisation of host immune response to hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes may have an important prognostic and therapeutic implication. Genotype-3 was more prevalent in the examined cohort and demonstrated a significantly higher response to combination therapy than genotype-1. Sustained virological response (SVR) was 94.74% in genotype-3 and 45.45% in genotype-1. The patients who achieved SVR reported higher levels of circulating T helper 1 cytokines in comparison to subjects with no SVR in both the studied groups. Besides providing local prevalence, our study might also assist in understanding the host immune mechanisms involved to achieve SVR during comb... Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085877 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085876&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D354%3Bepage%3D357%3Baulast%3DSucilathangam Conclusions: The study has highlighted an overall seroprevalence of 11.71% with 12.57% in immunocompromised and 10.86% in immunocompetent patients respectively in a southern district, Tamil Nadu, which underlines the importance of screening of this parasite especially in the immunocompromised patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085876 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085875&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D348%3Bepage%3D353%3Baulast%3DMenon Conclusions: We observed in this study that it was possible to differentiate bacterial and tuberculous brain abscesses using in vitro 1 HMRS. Further, it was also possible to distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic brain abscesses on the basis of spectral patterns. In vitro 1 HMRS of fungal and actinomycotic brain abscess are also presented for its unusual spectra. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085875 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085874&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D342%3Bepage%3D347%3Baulast%3DSingh Conclusions: Duration of indwelling devices was found to be the major risk-factor for acquiring DAIs. Low DAI rate might have been due to use of antibiotics, often prophylactic. Active surveillance is quite a tedious and time-consuming process; however the outcome is useful in prevention and control of DAIs. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085874 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085873&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D337%3Bepage%3D341%3Baulast%3DJahangiri Conclusion: Our results demonstrated that higher number of the clinical E. faecium isolates carried virulence genes than the isolates from STP. Finally, the lack of the genes in clinical and STP isolates confirmed that these genes do not transfer horizontally. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085873 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085872&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D332%3Bepage%3D336%3Baulast%3DAlfaresi Conclusion: This method represents a powerful tool for epidemiological studies of SHV ESBLs. Furthermore, it has potential for use in diagnostic microbiology. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085872 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085871&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D326%3Bepage%3D331%3Baulast%3DFresse Conclusion: Combining the positive direct methods and/or positive sIgA antibody results from cervical or urethral specimens had an indication of current C. trachomatis infection. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085871 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4085870&cid=s_33833_77_f&fid=33833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijmm.org%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0255-0857%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D28%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D320%3Bepage%3D325%3Baulast%3DShabayek Conclusion: older pregnant women (≥30 years) and multigravida (>3 pregnancies) are at higher risk of GBS colonization. Both scpB-gene and cfb-gene-based PCR methods are highly sensitive techniques (100% sensitivity) compared to culture method. However, the specificities of the scpB and cfb PCR assays were 93.75 and 92.85%, respectively. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology) Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4085870 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0100 4085870