Department of Microbiology
About Us
The Department of Microbiology plays a critical role in understanding infectious diseases and encompasses several branches, including bacteriology,virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology. The department is responsible for providing comprehensive laboratory support to the teaching hospital, with a focus on diagnosis, infection control, waste management, and the prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases.
OUR VISION
“To create a comprehensive and integrated healthcare facility with best clinical practices and cutting-edge technolgy”
OUR MISSION
“To deliver state-of-the-art patient care services in a comprehensive manner to respect every individual with an emphasis on quality service and excellence at affordable cost”
Key Functions of the Department:
• Academic Activities: The department provides undergraduate (UG)students with in-depth training in study of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. Students have access to the Central Research Lab, where they can explore modern research and emerging areas in microbiology.
• Diagnostic Laboratory Services: The department operates a diagnostic service laboratory at MAMS Hospital, offering testing in bacteriology, serology, parasitology, mycology, virology, immunology and NABL accredited molecular lab for both inpatients and outpatients. This laboratory provides essential support to various clinical departments at the hospital and plays a role in hospital infection control and through antibiotic policy plays key role in Antimicrobial stewardship program.
• Research Activities: Faculty members and students are actively involved in research, contributing to ongoing projects in microbiology. The department also participates in national health programs, such as ICTC and NTEP, and engages in the External Quality Assurance Programme.
Teaching and Learning Facilities:
• The department is equipped with an up-to-date library and an informative museum, which houses descriptive charts, models, and specimens. It also boasts a well-established practical laboratory for undergraduate students.
• The department supports various health programs and contributes to training students in hospital infection control and antibiotic stewardship.
With its well-equipped facilities, experienced faculty, and active involvement in research and clinical services, the Department of Microbiology continues to play an essential role in Medical education and healthcare.
FACULTY
FACULTY LIST:
| S.NO | Name of the Staff | Qualification | Designation |
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1 |
Dr M. Swarajya Lakshmi
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M.D. (Microbiology)
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Professor & HOD |
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2 |
Dr ManickDassSripati
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M.D. (Microbiology)
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Professor |
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3 |
Dr Aarthi Vara
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M.D. (Microbiology)
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Associate Professor
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4 |
Dr ShaziaNaaz
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M.D. (Microbiology)
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Associate Professor
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5 |
Dr C K Anisha
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M.D. (Microbiology)
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Associate Professor
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6 |
Dr Mansoor Ali Kodugade
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M.D. (Microbiology)
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Associate Professor
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7 |
Dr Kukkala V Bharat Janardhan
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M.D. (Microbiology)
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Senior Resident
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8 |
Mrs Kuruva Kalyani
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M.D. (Microbiology)
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Tutor |
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9 |
Mrs K Rekha
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M.D. (Microbiology)
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Tutor |
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10 |
Dr Jadav Gurunath
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MBBS |
Tutor |
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11 |
Dr Syed Aman Hyder Zaidi
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MBBS |
Tutor |
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12 |
Dr Valloori Srusti Griselda
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MBBS |
Tutor |
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13 |
Dr Sugoor Vaishnavi Reddy
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MBBS |
Tutor |
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14 |
Dr Mohammed Abrar
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MBBS |
Tutor |
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15 |
Dr Jogi Swathi Sree
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MBBS |
Tutor |
Publications
1. Lakshmi MS, Moses PM, Cheemala SS. Impact of foundation course on first MBBS students and their level of satisfaction – A programme evaluation. J Med Evid. 2024;5:237.
2. Karthikeya RH, Dusa S, Aarthi V, Kalyani K, Lakshmi MS. A phenotypic and genotypic study of prevalence of inducible clindamycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from clinical samples at a tertiary care centre. Int J Pharm Clin Res. 2024;16(11):856-60.
3. Karthikeya RH, Dusa S, Aarthi V, Kalyani K, Lakshmi MS. A phenotypic and genotypic study of prevalence of inducible clindamycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from clinical samples at a tertiary care centre. Int J Pharm Clin Res. 2024;16(11):856-60.
4. Wajid M, Saranya M, Naaz S, Jyothi TL, Hada V, Rani U, Suravaram S, Ariyanachi K. Impact of case-based learning approach in clinical microbiology on second-year students: A prospective observational study. Panacea J Med Sci. 2024;14(1):11-5.
5. Noor T, Naaz S, Wajid M, Pedapati VP, Hashmiya S, Mane M. Evaluation of EUCAST RAST method using disk diffusion directly from positive blood culture bottles. Indian J Med SciOccup Health. 2024 Jan-Mar;1(2).
6. Karthikeya RH, Dusa S, Aarthi V, Kalyani K, Lakshmi MS. A phenotypic and genotypic study of prevalence of inducible clindamycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from clinical samples at a tertiary care centre. Int J Pharm Clin Res. 2024;16(11):856-60.
7. Cheemala SS, Vara A, Lakshmi MS, Pradhan S, Kalyani K. Phenotypic detection of carbapenemase production in gram-negative bacilli from clinical isolates in a tertiary care hospital in Telangana. J Pure ApplMicrobiol. 2023;17(4):2111-8. doi: 10.22207/JPAM.17.4.07.
8. Karuppiah Y, Cheemala SS, Lakshmi S. Interpretative reading of antimicrobial susceptibility testing of gram-negative bacteria from clinical isolates. J YSR Univ Health Sci. 2023;12:360-5.
9. Cheemala SS, Vara A, Lakshmi MS, Pradhan S, Kalyani K. Phenotypic detection of carbapenemase production in gram-negative bacilli from clinical isolates in a tertiary care hospital in Telangana. J Pure ApplMicrobiol. 2023;17(4):2111-8. doi: 10.22207/JPAM.17.4.07.
10. Cheemala SS, Vara A, Lakshmi MS, Pradhan S, Kalyani K. Phenotypic detection of carbapenemase production in gram-negative bacilli from clinical isolates in a tertiary care hospital in Telangana. J Pure ApplMicrobiol. 2023;17(4):2111-8. doi: 10.22207/JPAM.17.4.07.
11. Anisha CK, Rajkumar HRV, Reddy AR, Manderwad GP. Spectrum of pathogenic bacteria isolated from the broncho-alveolar lavage in a tertiary care centre at Hyderabad. Indian J Microbiol Res. 2020;7(1):48-50.
12. Anisha CK, Akula S, Manderwad GP. Case report of urinary tract infection caused by Raoultellaornithinolytica from India. Res Rev J Biotechnol. 2019;9:5-7.
13. Vemu L, Anisha CK, Sunder MN. Infective endocarditis caused by Neisseria mucosa – A case report & review of literature. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2020;5:1859.
14. Kalyani K, Vara A, Lakshmi MS, Manivannan N, Rekha K, Cheemala SS. Surveillance of MRSA among healthcare workers in high-risk areas of a teaching hospital – Telangana. J DR NTR Univ Health Sci.
15. Vara A, Kalyani K, Lakshmi MS, Rekha K. A 2-year comparative study of prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of non-fermenting gram-negative bacilli in ICU vs other units in a teaching hospital in Telangana. J DR NTR Univ Health Sci.
16. Vara A, Kalyani K, Lakshmi MS, Rekha K. A 2-year comparative study of prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of non-fermenting gram-negative bacilli in ICU vs other units in a teaching hospital in Telangana. J DR NTR Univ Health Sci.
17. Kalyani K, Vara A, Lakshmi MS, Manivannan N, Rekha K, Cheemala SS. Surveillance of MRSA among healthcare workers in high-risk areas of a teaching hospital – Telangana. J DR NTR Univ Health Sci.
18. Surveillance of leptospirosis among acute febrile illness cases at a tertiary care centre.
19. Clinico-epidemiological profile with molecular characterization of Leptospira among acute febrile illness cases at a tertiary care centre.
20. Prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms in community-acquired and healthcare-associated infections at a tertiary care hospital.
21. Role of culture sensitivity in antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial prescribing patterns at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Telangana.
22. Vara A, Kalyani K, Lakshmi MS, Rekha K. A 2-year comparative study of prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of non-fermenting gram-negative bacilli in ICU vs other units in a teaching hospital in Telangana. J DR NTR Univ Health Sci.
23. Kalyani K, Vara A, Lakshmi MS, Manivannan N, Rekha K, Cheemala SS. Surveillance of MRSA among healthcare workers in high-risk areas of a teaching hospital – Telangana. J DR NTR Univ Health Sci.
24. Kalyani K, Vara A, Lakshmi MS, Manivannan N, Rekha K, Cheemala SS. Surveillance of MRSA among healthcare workers in high-risk areas of a teaching hospital – Telangana. J DR NTR Univ Health Sci.
25. Vara A, Kalyani K, Lakshmi MS, Rekha K. A 2-year comparative study of prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of non-fermenting gram-negative bacilli in ICU vs other units in a teaching hospital in Telangana. J DR NTR Univ Health Sci.
Research
1. Environmental Surveillance of High-Touch Surfaces for Bacterial Isolates in Critical Areas: A Short-Term Prospective at a Tertiary Care Hospital
2. Reemergence of Measles post-COVID-19: A Narrative Review – Submitted for publication on 23 November 2024
3. A study on the diagnosis of Dermatophytes infection by Fluorescence Microscopy in a Tertiary care Hospital, Hyderabad – a cross-sectional study.
4. Microbe Mashup Summit, Learning Microbiology the Fun Way – A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study- Submitted for Oral Paper Presentation (METCON 2025) ICMR STS Project – Co-guide: Environmental Surveillance of High-Touch Surfaces for Bacterial Isolates in Critical Areas: A Short-Term Prospective at a Tertiary Care Hospital Reference ID: STS2024-07394
5. Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Carbapenemase production in pulmonary isolates of Klebsiella species from a tertiary care centre.
6. Genotypic characterization of Fosfomycin ,Nitrofurantoin resistance mechanisms in Gram negative bacilli from urinary isolates of suspecting UTI patients.
7. Bacteriological profiling and antibiotic susceptibility pattern from BAL isolates from a tertiary care hospital
8. Role of CRP as potential biomarker in severe dengue cases from a tertiary care hospital
9. Surveillance of AMR in gram negative bacilli from high risk areas of a tertiary care hospital
10. Proposed ICMR STS project STS2024-01768 Quantitative Determination of Total Coliform Count in potable water from household contacts at rural health centre area and its impact on community health
11. A 2 Year comparative study of prevalence of SSI in a teaching hospital in Telangana – A Retrospective study.
12. Decoding phenotypic & genotypic traits of MDR, XDR & PDR E.coli&Acinetobacterbaumanii in polymicrobial chronic wound infections: A WGS-Based study in High-Risk clinical settings” in a tertiary care teaching hospital.
13. Unveiling Biofilm formation and Antibiotic Resistance in MDR, XDR & PDR Bacteria from Chronic Wound Infections.
14. PhD Thesis – entitling “Combatting MDR Klebsiellapneumoniae”: A study on novel antibiotics, Phenotypes and Genotypes in a tertiary hospital.
15. “Retrospective study on MBL resistance Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates in a tertiary care centre”.
Achievements and Awards
Microbe Mashup UG Summit:
o The department hosted the Microbe Mashup UG Summit, a first-of-its-kind microbiology event designed for MBBS undergraduates.
o This innovative summit included active and engaging events such as workshops, interactive sessions, and competitions, setting a benchmark for undergraduate microbiology education.
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2023:
The WAAW program was successfully conducted, featuring a variety of creative and educational activities, including:
o Skits
o Poetry recitations
o Dance performances
o Quizzes
o Meme competitions
These activities aimed to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance and promote the responsible use of antibiotics among students and staff
World Hand Hygiene Day (May 2024):
• The department celebrated World Hand Hygiene Day with a focused talk for interns and faculty, emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene in infection prevention and patient safety.
• The session highlighted best practices, compliance strategies, and the critical role of hand hygiene in healthcare settings
Improvement in Lab Diagnosis:
Automated Identification & Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) using VITEK 2 ID & AST was introduced for enhanced diagnostic accuracy.
Enzyme-Linked Fluorescence Assay (ELFA) has been initiated, enabling faster and more precise results for better patient care.
Microbiology Laboratory Inspection:
o The microbiology lab successfully met the stringent requirements of the NABH inspection, showcasing excellence in operations, safety protocols, and quality standards.
Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC) Work:
o Comprehensive documentation and effective implementation of HICC protocols were highlighted, contributing to improved patient safety and infection control measures during NABH inspection & are being implemented likewise on a day to day basis.
Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (AMSP):
o Ongoing work on the AMSP has been a significant focus, emphasizing rational antibiotic use®ular audits, to enhance prescribing practices.
Antibiotic Policy Updates:
o The department is actively involved in updating the institutional antibiotic policy, incorporating the latest guidelines and resistance trends to ensure effective management of infections.
External Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS):
o Participation in the EQAS program conducted by CMC Vellore continues on an annual basis, ensuring the lab’s diagnostic accuracy and adherence to national benchmarks.