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BK virus characterisation among HIV-1-Infected individuals and its association with immunosuppression
Conclusion: There was a higher frequency of BK viruria in HIV-1-infected individuals than among healthy controls and the positivity correlated with the degree of immunosuppression. There was no association of high VL with NCCR rearrangements in urine. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology)
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - August 7, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Subha Jagannath Jaiprasath Sachithanandham Veena V Ramalingam John Paul Demosthenes Asha M Abraham Anand Zachariah George M Varghese Rajesh Kannangai Source Type: research

Profile of respiratory pathogens causing acute respiratory infections in hospitalised children at Rajasthan a 4 year & #39;s study
Conclusion: RSV and S. pneumoniae were the most common pathogens detected, higher prevalence was observed in children <1 year of age. Viruses were predominant during winter months. The study helped to prepare diagnostic algorithm which will help in reducing diagnostic costs. However, further studies are required to assess whether viruses are bystander or real pathogens and include larger panel of bacteria and viruses for diagnosis. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology)
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - August 7, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: M Anjaneya Swamy Bharti Malhotra PV Janardhan Reddy Jitendra Tiwari Source Type: research

Prevention of healthcare-associated infections in low- and middle-income Countries: The & #39;bundle approach & #39;
Conclusion: With the escalating armamentarium of antimicrobial resistance, healthcare sector has to go back to the very basics of hospital infection control; develop, assess and implement bundles of prevention. These are cost-effective and easily adaptable, to cater to the increasing HCAIs and MDR infections in the LMICs. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology)
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - August 7, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Purva Mathur Source Type: research

WHO essential diagnostics list (2018): A revolutionary step in strengthening health laboratories at all levels of healthcare
Rajesh BhatiaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2018 36(2):153-154 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology)
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - August 7, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Rajesh Bhatia Source Type: research

Carrier study and treatment of close contacts: A must for diphtheria eradication
Usha UdgaonkarIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2018 36(1):148-148 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology)
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - May 2, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Usha Udgaonkar Source Type: research