The Microbiology department is managed by a team of qualified & dedicated faculty and laboratory technicians. The department is fully committed to provide high end teaching, training and diagnostic services, create conducive environment for research and training of paramedical staff as per vision and mission of the Institutes management.
Vision:
To be recognized as center of excellence for Microbiology Practice, Education, Research & Clinical Service Provider.
• Clinical laboratory is a part of the central laboratory of the hospital, equipped with automated diagnostic facilities for routine microbiological investigations in- Bacteriology, Serology, Virology, Immunology, Parasitology, Mycology, &Mycobacteriology. • Designated Molecular (RT-PCR) laboratory for providing essential Molecular services. • Participation in HIV Testing programme(ICTC center) of Government of Gujarat. • Participation in TB control programme (RNTCP center) of Government of Gujarat. • Participation in IDSP,MNYprogramme of Government of Gujarat. • Participating in Hospital infection & prevention control program and plays a crucial role in Antibiotic Stewardship Program for the institute. • Participating in EQAS programme conducted by Indian Association of Medical Microbiology and other National Bodies
Facilities:
• Well established practical laboratories for students in microbiology. • Well – equipped demonstration rooms. • Departmental library with more than 100 books. • Well – equipped Research laboratory. • Seminar room. • Museum with mounted specimens, charts and illustrations.
Concept of Teaching & Teaching Philosophy:
• The teaching/training activities of the department include Interactive lectures,small group discussions, tutorials, self-directed learning, seminars, integrated teaching, demonstrations and practical sessions in Microbiology. • The curriculum is developed as per the norms of National Medical Commission (NMC)with aim to provide understanding of the natural history of infectious diseases in order to deal with the etiology, pathogenesis, pathogenicity, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, control and prevention of these infections and infectious diseases. • Periodical evaluation of teaching/ training of students are carried out during the course of study as per NMC norms. • Students are encouraged to develop analytical and comprehension ability by visit to departmental museum, hospital wards and interactive bedside tutorial for understanding of infectious diseases process of national importance in relation to the clinical, therapeutic and preventive aspects of common health diseases.
Teaching Staff:
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NAME OF FACULTY
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Dr.Amar C. Sajjan
Professor & Head
Department of Microbiology
Banas Medical College and Research Institute, Palanpur, Gujarat.
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Dr.Atul R.Rukadikar
Professor
Department of Microbiology
Banas Medical College and Research Institute, Palanpur, Gujarat.
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Dr.Radhika Khara
Associate Professor
Department of Microbiology
Banas Medical College and Research Institute, Palanpur, Gujarat.
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Mrs. Kinnary Padmashali
Tutor
Department of Microbiology
Banas Medical College and Research Institute, Palanpur, Gujarat.
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Dr. Prateek Patel
Tutor
Department of Microbiology
Banas Medical College and Research Institute, Palanpur, Gujarat.
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Dr. Dinesh Modh
Tutor
Department of Microbiology
Banas Medical College and Research Institute, Palanpur, Gujarat.
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Dr. Aaquibkhan Noormohammad Sindhi
Tutor
Department of Microbiology
Banas Medical College and Research Institute, Palanpur, Gujarat.
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Dr. Mayur Bhedru
Tutor
Department of Microbiology
Banas Medical College and Research Institute, Palanpur, Gujarat.
Number of Non-Teaching Staff as per MCI: 13
Current Research Projects:
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Ongoing Projects
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Jig-Saw Versus Traditional: A Comparison of Two Teaching Learning Methods in Microbiology among Second MBBS Students
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Prevalence of MDR Klebsiella Species isolated from clinical samples isolated at Tertiary Care Hospital,Palanpur
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Prevalence of HCV infection among hemodialysis patients at Tertiary Care Hospital,Palanpur
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Identification and Antibiogram of Bacteria isolated from blood culture specimens at Tertiary Care Hospital,Palanpur
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Identification and Antibiogram of Bacteria isolated from Urine culture specimens at Tertiary Care Hospital,Palanpur
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Prevalence of HBV infection among patients attending tertiary care hospital Palanpur
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites among patients attending Tertiary Care Hospital,Palanpur
Research Publications:
Dr.Amar C.Sajjain
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Total-15 (National & International)
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YEAR: 2021
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Radhika Khara, Amar C Sajjan, Anil Chaudhary, Aarushi Agarwal. Knowledge and Attitude towards COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Pandemic among MBBS Students of Second Professional Year of a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Banaskantha District of Gujarat. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 2021. 10(06): 337-343
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Radhika Khara, Amar C Sajjan, Anil Chaudhary, Aarushi Agarwal.Bacteriological Profile of Blood Culture of Patients froma Tertiary Care and Teaching Hospital of Banaskantha District,India
Aparna Bannaravuri, Amar C Sajjan, G. Sowjanya, B. Archana, G. Swetha Bacteriological Profile and its Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern of Acute Exacerbation Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD) Patients in Tertiary Care Hospital, Karimnagar, India. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 2019. 8(04): 2066-2072
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G. Sowjanya, Amar C. Sajjan, G. Swetha, B. Archana, Aparna. Prevalence of MBL producing pseudomonas aeruginosa in various clinical specimens in tertiary care hospital, Karimnagar. Trop J Path Micro 2019 ;5(4):205-209
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Sajjan A.C, Gurnule S.R, B. Aparna. Prevalence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae and Legionella pneumophila in LRTI Patients in a Tertiary Care Center,Karimnagar.Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci.8(05):1551-1556.
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Sajjan A.C, Praveen Kumar V. Prevalence and Co-Infection Rates of Dengue and Chikungunya, their Seasonal Trends and the Clinical Presentation In the Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital. International Journal of Microbiology Research;Vol11(1)2019,pp-1720-1723
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YEAR: 2018
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A.R.K. Archana, Amar C. Sajjan, R, Kondal Rao, B. Archana, G. Swetha A Comparative Study of Auramine Staining Using Light Emitting Diode (LED) Fluorescent Microscopy with Ziehl-Neelsen Staining for Detection of Acid Fast Bacilli in Sputum in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Karimnagar.
Kondal Rao Ravilla, Amar C. Sajjan, Sachin Gurnule. Biofilm Detection and Clinical Significance of Staphylococcus epidermidis Isolates in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Karimnagar, India. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci (2018) 7(12): 2157-2163
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YEAR: 2017
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Mangilal V, Venkat Ramana N, Suryanarayana Reddy, Manasa, Amar C Sajjan. V A Comparative Study of Typhoid and Non Typhoid Small Bowel Perforations. Journal of Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences. 2017, 14(2):67- 74.
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YEAR: 2016
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Amar C. Sajjan, Krishnamurthy Sirigadha, G. Swetha. Organism causing Urinary Tract Infection with Special Reference to Staphylococcus saprophyticus.International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied SciencesVolume 5 Number 8 (2016) pp. 14-19.
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Krishnamurthy S, Sajjan AC, G. Swetha, S Shalini. Characterization and resistance pattern of bacterial isolates from pus samples in a tertiary care hospital, Karimnagar. J Path Micro 2016;2(2):49-54
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YEAR: 2015
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Sabarinathan T, Aruna Rajkumari V, Krishnamurthy S, Khalid Rashid, Amar CS, Yamini K. Bacteriological Profile of Diabetic Wound Infections with Special Reference to Drug Resistance. Journal of Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences. July 2015.10(2): 61-66
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YEAR: 2014
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Amar C. Sajjan, V. V. Mahalakshmi, Drvinay Hajare. Prevalence and Antifungal Susceptibility of Candida Species Isolated From Patients Attending Tertiary Care Hospital Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences. May 2014.13(5) Ver. II: 44-49.
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MD.Khalid Rashid, Amar C.Sajjan, Ved prakash. Bacteriological profile along with special reference to rapid diagnosis of Group B Streptococcal Septicemia in Neonates. Int J Biol Med Res. 2014; 5(2): 3991-3993.
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YEAR: 2013
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Ashish J, Amar CS. To Study The Bacteriological And Mycological Profile Of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Patients And Their Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern, Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2013 Apr; 4(2): (B) 186 – 199.
Dr.Atul R. Rukadikar
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Total-39 (National & International)
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YEAR: 2020
1
Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Rural Areas of Dahod.
Comparison of rapid test and conventional staining methods for the diagnosis of malaria ina tertiary care hospital.
Atul R Rukadikar,Sanyogita Jain, D K Mendiratta. International Journal of Microbiology.Vol (8)1:1-3
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Ertapenem Susceptibility in Septicaemia due to Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Organisms in Teaching Medical College and Hospital Covering Rural Community
Correlation of lean body mass, handgrip strength in football and cricket players: A cross-sectional study
Charushila A Rukadikar*, Snehalata B Mali, Atul R. Rukadikar and Shafique A Mundewadi
National J of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology (2017) Vol 7; Issue 11.
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Study of percentage of difference in dominant and non-dominant hand grip strength in cricket players: A Cross-sectional study.
Charushila A Rukadikar*, DeshmukhDipali R, Rukadikar Atul R and Mundewadi S.A
MedPulse International journal of Physiology, May (2017) :2(2): 30-34
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Study of correlation of hand grip strength with height and weight in cricket players.
Charushila A Rukadikar, Atul R. Rukadikar and Shafique A Mundewadi.
International Journal of physiology. (Article Accepted on 27th May 2017 for January 2018 issue.)
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Correlation of corrected mid upper arm muscle area, mid upper arm fat area, tricep skin fold thickness with hand grip strength in cricket players: A Cross-sectional study
RukadikarCharushila A, DaulatabadVandana, Rukadikar Atul R, Mali Snehalata B
International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education 2017;2(2):191-196
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Correlation of arm fat index and hand grip strength in cricket players: A cross-sectional study.
RukadikarCharushila A, ShamnaniGeeta, Rukadikar Atul R.
Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy & Physiology,2017: Accepted on 11 September 2017
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Correlation of corrected mid upper arm area, mid upper arm circumference, tricep skin fold thickness with hand grip strength in cricket players: A cross-sectional study.
KumbharAmruta N, RukadikarCharushila A, Rukadikar Atul R.
International Journal of physiology. (Article Accepted on 14th May 2017 for January 2018 issue.)
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YEAR: 2016
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Inducible Clindamycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureusisolated from Clinical Samples at C. U. Shah Medical College and Hospital, Surendranagar, Gujarat, India
Sanyogita Jain*, Atul Rukadikar and Anil Kumar Jain
Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci(2016) 5(6); 875-879
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YEAR: 2015
1
Seropositivity of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen in Tertiary Care Hospital, Central India
Atul Rukadikar,Saurbah G. Agarwal, Saurabh Jain and Vishnu Teja
Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci(2015) 4(6): 714-717
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Prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in HIV Positive Individuals,Its Sensitivity and Association with CD4 Count
Sudha Mishra and Atul Rukadikar
Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci(2015) 4(6): 292-304
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Study of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-AIDS Patients and their Co-Relation with CD4+Cell Count
Saurabh G Agarwal, R.M.Powar, SupriyaTankhiwale and Atul Rukadikar
Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci(2015) 4(6): 848-861
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Prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis In HIV Positive Individuals and its Association with CD4 Count
Sudha Mishra, Meena Mishra, Atul Rukadikar, A. M. Kurhade
J of Evolution of Med and Dent Sci/ 2015; Vol. 4,Issue 18, March 02; Page: 2278-4748.
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YEAR: 2014
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Clinical and Antimicrobial Profile of Acinetobacter Species At Tertiary Care Hospital In Central India.
ApoorvaTripathi, Atul R. Rukadikar,Saurabh G. Agarwal, Saurabh Jain, Rajesh Shah, Y. Saipraneeth.
J of Evolution of Med and Dent Sci/2014; Vol. 3, Issue 29, July 21; Page: 8102-8109.
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Importance of Platelet Count and Serological Markers in Diagnosing Dengue Infection with Special Reference to NS1 Antigen.
Saurabh G. Agarwal, Atul R. Rukadikar,AvinashLaghawe, ApoorvaTripathi.
J of Evolution of Med and Dent Sci/2014; Vol. 3, Issue 10, March 21; Page: 2543-2547
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Investigations of Cryptosporidium in Human And Animal Population in and aroundLoni Village.
ApoorvaTripathi, Atul R. Rukadikar.
J of Evolution of Med and Dent Sci/2014; Vol. 3, Issue 41, September 04; Page: 10239-10248.
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Sero-Prevalence of Chlamydia Trachomatis in STI Patients
Atul R. Rukadikar,Sharmila S. Raut, Supriya S. Tankhiwale, Kiran R. Munne, S.G. Joshi.
J of Evolution of Med and Dent Sci/2014; Vol. 3, Issue 07, February 17; Page: 1605-1611.
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Study of Epidemiological Markers and Seroprevalence of Chlamydia Trachomatis In Female STI Attendees.
Atul R. Rukadikar,Sharmila S. Raut, Supriya S. Tankhiwale, Kiran R. Munne, S.G. Joshi.
J of Evolution of Med and Dent Sci/2014; Vol. 3, Issue 06, February 10; Page: 1401-1408.
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Incidence, Risk Factors And Outcome Of Central Venous Catheters In Medical intensive Care Unit :An Institutional Experience.
Dr. DhanashreeDeshpande, Dr. PadmanabhInamdar, Dr. SujataBaveja,Dr. ShripadTaklikar and Dr. Atul Rukadikar.
International Journal of Current Research Vol. 6, Issue, 02, February,2014; Page:.5079-5082
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Study of correlation of hand grip strength and percentage of lean body mass in cricket players
Dr. JadhavCD,Dr. Mundewadi SA, Dr. Bansode DG, Dr. Rukadikar AR, Dr. Mrs. Waghmare PP, Dr. Taware GB, Dr. Waghmare AR, Dr. Doijad VP.
IJAPB: Volume:1; Issue:3; December 2014
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YEAR: 2013
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Study of Epidemiological Markers and Seroprevalence of HBV,HCV& HIV in STI Clinic Attendees.
Supriya S. Tankhiwale, KiranMunne, Sharmila S. Raut, Atul R.Rukadikar, S.G. Joshi.
J of Evolution of Med and Dent Sci/2013; Vol. 2, Issue 32, August 12; Page: 5957-5965.
Dr.Radhika Khara
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Total-14 (National & International)
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YEAR: 2021
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Radhika Khara, Amar C Sajjan, Anil Chaudhary, Aarushi Agarwal. Knowledge and Attitude towards COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Pandemic among MBBS Students of Second Professional Year of a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Banaskantha District of Gujarat. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 2021. 10(06): 337-343
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Radhika Khara, Amar C Sajjan, Anil Chaudhary, Aarushi Agarwal.Bacteriological Profile of Blood Culture of Patients froma Tertiary Care and Teaching Hospital of Banaskantha District,India
Khara R and Lakhani SJ. Bacteriological profile of blood culture from adult sepsis patients from a rural based tertiary care and teaching hospital, Piparia, Vadodara. International Journal of Current Microbiology & Applied Sciences, May 2018; 7(5):3173-3182
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Khara R and Lakhani SJ. Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of the blood culture isolates of adult sepsis patients from a rural based tertiary care and teaching hospital, Piparia, Vadodara. International Journal of Current Microbiology & Applied Sciences, May 2018; 7(5): 3363-3369
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YEAR: 2017
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Khara R, Lakhani SJ, Vasava S. Isolation, Identification & Antifungal Susceptibility Testing of Candidaspecies from Sepsis patients from a rural based tertiary care and teaching hospital, Vadodara District, Gujarat. International Archives of Integrated Medicine2017; 4 (7), 151-160
Rana-Khara R, Lakhani SJ, Vasava S, Shah K, Panjwani D. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from a rural based tertiary care teaching hospital in Vadodara. International Archives of Integrated Medicine. 2016; 3 (7), 187-195
Chandi DH, Lakhani SJ, Lakhani JD, Khara R Prevalence of bacterial & parasitic etiology of childhood diarrhoea in Dhiraj General Hospital. International Journal of Biological & Medical Research. 2014, 5(2):4089-4092
Radhika Khara, Amar C Sajjan, Anil Chaudhary, Aarushi Agarwal. Knowledge and Attitude towards COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Pandemic among MBBS Students of Second Professional Year of a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Banaskantha District of Gujarat. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 2021. 10(06): 337-343
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Radhika Khara, Amar C Sajjan, Anil Chaudhary, Aarushi Agarwal.Bacteriological Profile of Blood Culture of Patients froma Tertiary Care and Teaching Hospital of Banaskantha District,India
Mehta I, Chaudhary A, Kavathia G.A study of seroprevalence of syphilis in HIV positive cases of ICTC at tertiary care centre. Saudi J.Pathol. Microbiol 2018.3(12) ; 478-481
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YEAR: 2016
1
Parikh J, Chaudhary A, Kavathia G, Goswami Y.Prevelance of serum antibodies to TORCH infection in women with bad obstretic history attending tertiary care hospital,Gujarat. IOSR J of Dental & Medical science 2016,15(5) ; 14-16
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Shah K, Chaudhary A, Kavathia G, Goswami Y.Microbiological surveillance of operation theatre and critical care facilities. IOSR J of Dental & Medical science 2016,15(5) ; 14-17
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YEAR: 2015
1
Chaudhary A, Shah K, Parmar R, Kavthia G,Goswami Y. Inducible clindamycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus isolated from clinical samples. Int J of Applied Research 2015,1(9) ; 922-924
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Chaudhary A, Pandya N.Emergence of multidrug resistance Acinatobactor baumannii as nosocomial pathogen: Clinical significance and antimicrobial sensitivity. IOSR J of Dental & Medical science 2015,14(10) ; 40-44
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Pandya N,Chaudhary A. Prevalence of HAV and HEV in patients presenting with acute viral hepatitis. Int J of Applied Research 2015,1(9) ; 370-371
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YEAR: 2015
1
Pandya N, Chaudhary A, Mehta S, Parmar R.Charecterization of MRSA from various clinical samples at tertiary care hospital of rural Gujarat. J of Research in Medical & Dental Science 2014,2(3) ; 49-53
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YEAR: 2013
1
Shah K, Chaudhary A, Shah B.A comparative study of two different methods of microbiological surveillance of operation theatres. GCSMC J Med Sci 2013,3(1) ; 27-29
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YEAR: 2012
1
Parmar R, Sharma V, Thakkar C, Chaudhary A. Prevalence of opportunistic fungal infections in HIV positive patients at tertiary care hospital. National J of Medical research 2012,2(4) ; 463-465