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The department started in 2003 with Dr. T V Rao as the Professor and Head of the department. Under his eminent leadership the department became one of the best Microbiology Laboratory.

He was assisted by Dr. K.V.Suseela , and other staff members to bring it into the present status. Dr. Binoy Kurian and Mrs. Jisha Paul and Mrs Jophy joined the department in 2004.The non teaching staff members Sr.Ally,Laboratory technicians.and Mrs.Vijaya Lab assistant are there to support them.

Dr. Sathiavathy (Ret. Prof & HOD Microbiology,Govt. Medical College,Thrissur) and Dr. Chithra Valsan Joined the department in 2006. Dr. Shailaja Joined in 2011 and Dr.Rosmi Jose joined in 2014.

The Microbiology department is on the 4th floor of A & B blocks of college building.

The department is involved in teaching 3rd, 4th and 5th semester MBBS students, Nursing students, and other paramedicals.There are 2 post graduate seats per year.

To Provide better patient care by prompt diagnosis of infectious diseases, controlling hospital acquired infections by detecting changing trends in the antibiotic susceptibility patterns.

The department aims at moulding aspiring young doctors in graduate and post graduate streams by inculcating good and fair research practices and thereby providing a wholesome doctor who aids and assist the clinicians by accurate diagnostic parameters.

M.Sc. Medical Microbiology students are doing various project works and training for B.Sc Medical Microbiology and MLT students are given under our guidance. Department play an important role in the Infection control programs under Dr. Chithra Valsan.

Teaching Faculties are actively engaged in the academic and research activities including

• Teaching of
  • M D Microbiology candidates
  • MBBS students ( 3rd , 4th & 5th semester ) 3-4 batches at a time
  • Nursing students
  • Anesthesia, ( Diploma & B.Sc)
  • Optometry and Radiology ( Diploma & B.Sc) and other paramedicals
  • B.Sc & M.Sc Microbiology students from different colleges
  • Lab students
• Guide the project works of M.Sc Microbiology students from different colleges
• Guides of ICMR projects of MBBS students
• Research activities by PG students and faculty

The investigation works

• To help the clinical departments
  • By fungal staining and culture to diagnose fungal infections
  • By AFB staining and culture to diagnose Tuberculosis
  • By special staining techniques to diagnose Parasites and fungus
  • By estimating antibody level in patient serum samples help to diagnose Bacterial infections like Typhoid, Rheumatic fever, Syphilis etc and viral infections like Chikungunya, Dengue fever, Infectious mononucleosis.
  • By estimating antinuclear antibody level to diagnose Autoimmune diseases
• Active role in infection control program

Project works done in the Department of Microbiology

1. Bacteriological study of burn wound infections-2004
2. HIV prevalence among blood donors at a tertiary referral hospital in Kerala -2005
3. Screening for Hepatitis B surface antigen in pregnant and the importance of neonatal immunization -2005
4. Etiology and resistance pattern of neonatal septicaemia in the tertiary referral hospital in Kerala-2005
5. The antibiotic sensitivity pattern of clinical isolates of Escherichia coli with special emphasis on fourth generation cephalosporins
6. Bacteriological study and sensitivity pattern in urinary tract infections among women- 2006
7. Aerobic Bacterial Isolates from Burn wound Infection and their antibiogram-2007
8. A comparative study between smear examination and culture for the diagnosis of pulmonary Tuberculosis
9. Estimation of Antibodies to HBV surface antigen in Vaccinated Health care workers –2007
10. Screening of blood for Cytomegalovirus antibody in chronic renal failure patients -2007
11. Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Pregnancy- 2007
12. Isolation of Salmonella in suspected Enteric fever and their Antibiogram- 2007
13. Profile of various dermatophytes isolated from a teaching hospital-2007
14. Testing the sensitivity pattern of MRSA strains with Linezolid, Rifampicin, Vancomycin and pristinamycin from critical care patients-2007
15. Detection of ESBL production among Klebsiella spp.isolated from clinical specimens
16. Estimation of Rubella Ig G antibodies among Health care workers- 2007
17. Comparative study of Widal test with Blood culture in suspected Enteric fever cases-2007
18. Project work on HIV and family education -2007
19. MIC determination of Salmonella to Ceftriaxone, and Ciprofloxacin-2008
20. Community based d Study on the Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii-.2008
21. Modified Widal test in the diagnosis of enteric fever in endemic areas-2008
22. Isolation and speciation of Candida from clinical specimens in a tertiary care hospital-2008
23. Comparison of Fluorescent Staining with Acid fast staining for the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
24. Comparison of different Laboratory methods for detection of MRSA
25. Antibiotic susceptibility pattern in Esch.coli with reference to Quinolones and 3rd generation cephalosporins.2008
26. view on diagnosis of Tuberculosis with the optimal utilization of fluorescent microscopy-2008
27. ESBL detection in Gram Negative Bacterial isolates from clinical specimens at a teaching hospital-2008
28. Speciation of Candida isolates using TTC agar
29. Bacetriological study of Endotracheal aspirate in Mechanically ventilated patients 2009
30. Incidence of Infection associated with indwelling medical devices 2009
31. Comparative study of Two concentration techniques for the detection of AFB-2009
32. Identification and speciation of Enterococci from clinical isolates-2009
33. Prevalence of MRSA carriers in Health care workers-2009
34. Incidence of postoperative wound infection after caesarian delivery and abdominal hysterectomy in a tertiary care hospital-2009
35. Invitro susceptibility of Gram Negative Bacilli to the newer antimicrobial agents in a tertiary care hospital-2010
36. Study of seroprevalence of Toxoplasma in a community in Trichur and Palghat district-2010
37. Study of seroprevalence of CMV in antenatal cases--2010
38. Prevalence and Clinical significance of ANA test in Autoimmune diseases-2010
39. Prevalence of Cytomegalovirus antibodies in pregnant women-2010
40. A community based study on the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii-2010
41. Serological survey for Treponemal and reagin antibodies in a population attending the tertiary care centre-2011
42. Seroprevalence of Scrub Typhus in febrile patients in a tertiary care hospital-2011
43. Comparison of rapid Urease Test with Biopsy specimens and serum IgG in Helicobacter pylori infections-2011
44. A Prospective Study of Clinical and Laboratory Profile on Meningitis in Neonates and Children below twelve years : Dr. George Joseph
45. A profile of nosocomial infections in Neuro and Neurosurgical ICUs ( 2013) STS ICMR
46. The incidence, risk factors , microbial etiology and antibiogram of ventilator associated pneumonia in a tertiary care hospital ( 2012) STS ICMR
47. Isolation,Speciation and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Pseudomonas from various clinical samples -2012
48. Scrub Typhus-a re-emerging threat in Kerala-2012
49. A ten disc procedure for the detection of antibiotic resistance in Enterobacteriaceae-2012
50. Analysis of aetiological agents and their antibitic susceptibilityin indwelling medical devices related infections -2012
51. Catheter associated urinary tract infection in tertiary care hospital-2012
52. Etiology of Neonatal septicemia in a tertiary care hospital in Kerala-2012
53. Bacteriological study and antibiotic sensitivity pattern in urinary tract infection-2012
54. Comparison of antigen detection against WIDAL Test and culture of Salmonella in suspected cases of Enteric fever-2012
55. The incidence,risk factors,microbial etiology and antibiogram of Ventilator associated pneumonia in a tertiary care hospital-2012
56. Prevalence , antibiotic sensitivity profile and molecular detection of Carbapenemases in Enterobacteriaceae – 2012 ICMR funded
57. A prospective study of incidence of urinary tract infection in febrile children less than five years of age: 2012
58. Role of ADA determination in the diagnosis of Tuberculosis. 2012
59. Phenotypic characterisation and antibiogram of Staphylococcal isolates from various clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital – 2013
60. Detection and Prevalense of inducible Clindamycin resistance in
hylococci-2013
61. Phenotypic detection of extended spectrum beta lactamases , Amp C beta lactamases, and Carbapenemases in E coli and Klebsiella – 2014
62. Study of Infections associated with Indwelling Medical devices in a Tertiary care Hospital. 2014
63. Facts and Myths:A study to assess the knowledge , attitude and practice of Hand hygiene in a tertiary health care setup. -2015 ICMR STS
64. Isolation and identification of Cryptococcus neoformans from Pigeon excreta in various parts of Trichur district -2015

• Phenotypic characterization & Antibiogram of Staphylococcal Isolates from various clinical samples in a Tertiary care Hospital Dr Sneha Sara Jaiboi. K & Dr. Sathiavathy
• Molecular and epidemiological study of Gram negative Nosocomial pathogens in India
• Nursing students
• Phenotypic detection of extended spectrum Beta lactamases, AmpC Beta lactamases and carbapenemases in E.coli and Klebsiella spp. Dr Sapna Joy , Dr Shailaja T.S

Research in various fields of recent Medical interest is also carrying on in the department

MD Microbiology

At present there are 4 PG students in the department

List of publications from the department during the last 5 years in indexed and non-indexed journals.

Can accommodate 45 students at a time

Department have a highly informative museum with sufficient charts, mounted specimens ,models and photos. It is open to students during working hours.

Department Library has a collection of 108 books.

More than 18000 serology tests other than 29000 HIV, 26000 HBs Ag and 7800 HCV screening tests and17500 culture and sensitivity are performed annually. We do bacterial culture and sensitivity on an average of 5400 Blood, 3600 pus,650 CSF, 6000 urine, 1600 Sputum and 300 stool samples annually. Besides that many Mycobacterial &Fungal cultures were also done each year year. We have separate Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Serology and Mycology sections in the laboratory. Laboratory possesses Laminar flow cabinets & Fluorescent microscope. The central laboratory in the hospital has the most modern equipments and systems. Screening tests for HIV ,HBs Ag and HCV are done there. Annual turnover is more than 3,50,000 tests. Emergency lab functions 24 hours.