Comparative Evaluation Of Phenotypic Methods To Detect Methicillin Resistance With Mec A Gene Detection By Pcr In Staphylococcus Aureus

Authors: SONY SOMAN, SAHIRA HANEEFA, MANJUSREE SURESH

Keywords: Methicillin -Resistant Staphylococcus aureus; Cefoxitin; mecA gene; Polymerase Chain Reaction

Background: It is crucial to employ precise, reliable, and rapid MRSA detection methods to avoid the indiscriminate use of antimicrobial drugs and make informed decisions regarding appropriate treatm...

Investigating the Contribution of SadA in Staphylococcus Pathogenicity Using Insect and Mice Models

Authors: Friedrich Götz, Tobias Hertlein, Knut Ohlsen, Arif Luqman

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijmr.11758.1759554023

Keywords: aromatic amino acid decarboxylase, trace amine, pathogenicity, infection, Staphylococcus

Background: Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase is prevalent in bacteria associated with food fermentation and human commensal. This enzyme, called SadA, is reported to be found in various staphylococca...

A multicentric study addressing infection risks and cost implications following injections and infusions among hospitalized patients to validate Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs)

Authors: Jayalakshmi - Jayarajan, Malathi Murugesan, Vijay Samuel Richard, Parinitha Kaza, Grace Mary John, Dhanya Michael, Dr Pratibha Pereira, Ebinesh Antony, Evangeline Antony

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijmr.12046.1761805172

Keywords: PREMs, patient experience,healthcare quality,patient satisfaction,experience measures,patient safety

Background In hospital care, injections and infusions—especially peripheral intravenous cannulations—are common but dangerous operations that frequently result in infections, safety concerns, and fina...

CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE PATTERN OF ENTEROCOCCI- A HOSPITAL BASED STUDY IN EASTERN INDIA.

Authors: ARPITA SINHA, Kuhu Pal, Retina Paul, Priyanka Saha, Sukanya Saha, Mousumi Bhowmik

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijmr.12001.1759553657

Keywords: Enterococcus, prevalence, virulence factors, multidrug resistance, VRE

Background: Enterococci are common flora in humans, but their virulence and antibiotic resistance make them emerging pathogens, both nosocomial and community-acquired. Objectives: Estimation of preval...

A Chemically Informed Framework for Microbial Consortia Analysis Beyond Sequences: A Narrative Review

Authors: Sarojmoni Sonowal, Alakesh Barman, Arundhati Gogoi, Rupam Patgiri, Akshay Kumar Haloi, Kanak Das, Jitumani Rajbongshi

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijmr.12158.1758878575

Keywords: Microbial consortia, Analytical chemistry, Metagenomics, Metabolomics, Spectrometry, Environmental Monitoring, Agriculture

Microbial consortia are complex communities of interacting microorganisms that play crucial roles in environmental sustainability, agricultural productivity, and animal host health. Traditional microb...

Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in South India

Authors: Bharathikumar Sivakumar, Benedict Vinothini A, Stessy Ann Punnen, Ketan Priyadarshi, Apurba S Sastry

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijmr.13275.1761803855

Keywords: CRBSI, cumulative AST report, differential time to positivity, susceptibility pattern

Background Accurate and prompt diagnosis of Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is crucial to decide the further course of patient management, as it indicates that the central line is most...

Evaluation of real-time PCR assay for rapid detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) directly from positively flagged blood cultures

Authors: Bharathikumar Sivakumar, Deepika K A, Benedict Vinothini A, Meerabai Manoharan, Madhan Sugumar, Apurba Sastry

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijmr.13288.1761802869

Keywords: MRSA, BSI, real time PCR from broth, conventional PCR, agreement

Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) represents a leading cause of bloodstream infections (BSIs), often associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and prolonged hospital...