Introduction
Department of Microbiology, Govt Kilpauk medical College deals with :
a.Diagnosis of Infectious diseases and auto immune disorders.
b.Academics
c.Research
d.Prevention
e.Infection control
f.Biomedical waste management
Infrastructure
Microbiology department in the college has the following facilities. Lecture hall that can accommodate 150 students, Demonstration room, Practical lab, service laboratory, museum, departmental library, Research laboratory and Seminar room for postgraduates and a PG lab.
Accomodation for staff:
Rooms:
Professor and HOD -1
Associate professor -3
Assistant professor -2
Department office cum clerical room-1
For non-teaching staff -1
Along with gents and ladies’rest rooms for staff and students
Microbiology Department in the Hospital has 7 service Laborarties.
Academic Activities
The Dept. of Microbiology has medical and paramedical courses. Under the Medical Course, MBBS & MD (Microbiology) courses are conducted with the strength of 100 and 2 per year respectively.
II MBBS Students
Lectures, practical classes, seminars and tutorials with periodical assessment.
They are practically trained for staining procedures, identifying cultures and reporting serological tests.
As an extension of teaching, vertical and horizontal integrated teaching are done with other concerned department.
Post- Graduate is MD microbiology are trained is all aspects like diagnosis, interpretation and management of patient samples and correlating it clinically.
Their academic activities include lecture demonstrations, practical classes, journal clubs, seminars and participating in CME – Conference presenting paper and posters.
They are encouraged to choose research topics for their dissertation which is a vital part of their curriculum.
Paramedical : DMLT paramedical course is also conducted as a two-year course with training of students as to collection and processing of samples in all discipline of microbiology along with theory and practical chance and examination are held every year.
Under Graduate (UG)
1.Lecture class- 7/ month
2. DOAP session – 6/month
3. SGD- 4/month
4. SDL – 1/month
5. Internal assessment – Test every month
6.Model theory test- 2 for every batch
7. Model practical test – 2 for every batch
8.Prize exam – 1 per batch
9. ICMR short term student project – Every year
10.AETCOM- 2 per Year
11.Vertical integrated sessions- 2 per year
Post Graduates (PG)
2.Journal club- 2/month
3.DOAP- 4/month
4.FormativeAssesment – 2/month (practical-1, Theory-1)
5.Group Discussion- 1/month
6.Symposium- 1/month
DMLT
1.Weekly one theory and practical classes
Allied Health Science (B.Sc Cardiac technology)
- Weekly one practical / theory classes
Services
Services Provided
| 1 | Bacteriology: Gramstain, culture and antibiotic sensitivity done for urine, pus, wound samples and blood and body fluids. Theatre swabs sterility checks, food samples and water surveillance |
| 2 | Virology:Screening for Hep.B, HCV,HAV,HEV infections and viral load monitoring by PCR for HBV and HCV Screening for Dengue IgM,Dengue NS1 Covid 19 diagnosis by PCR |
| 3 | Mycobacteriology: Screening for Acid fast bacilli seen by direct smear |
| 4 | Mycology:Direct microscopy and culture |
| 5 | Parasitology:Direct microscopy-Stool examination |
| 6 | Serology:Screening for Leptospirosis,Scrubtyphus,Syphilis and Enteric fever |
| 7 | Immunology:Screening of patients for Auto immune diseases-ANA(IF and ELISA),Anti CCP(ELISA),ACL(ELISA),ENA Profile(IMMUNOBLOT) Screening of patients for RF,ASO,CRP HLA Typing and Crossmatching(Microlymphocytotoxicity) done for live and deceased donor renal transplant |
| 8 | Infection control activities:Antimicrobialstewardship,framing antibiotic policy,regular training programmes as awareness to staff nurses,CRMIs |
| 9 | Biomedical waste management:Regular BMW rounds done in all wards and proper segregation of waste ensured.Regular training programmes conducted for CRMIs,staff nurses and multipurpose workers |
| 10 | Molecular lab:To diagnose covid 19 by PCR and viral load monitoring for HBV and HCV |
Faculty
| Government Kilpauk Medical College | |||||
| Department of Microbiology | |||||
| S.No. | Name of the Faculty | Educational qualification | Designation | TNMC Reg.No. | Passport Size Photo |
| 1 | Dr.Thyagarajan Ravinder | MD Microbiology | Professor & HOD | 49453 |  |
| 2 | Dr.M.Suganthi | DCH., MD Microbiology | Associate Professor | 44489 |  |
| 3 | Dr.B.Ravichandran | DPM., MD Microbiology | Associate Professor | 59497 |  |
| 4 | Dr.C.Rajasekaran | D.Ortho., MD Microbiology | Assistant Professor | 57255 |  |
| 5 | Dr.P.Ananthakrishnan | DCH., MD Microbiology | Assistant Professor | 63964 |  |
| 6 | Dr.D.Kalpanaraj | DCP., MD Microbiology | Assistant Professor | 54812 |  |
| 7 | Dr.C.Amutha | DCH., MD Microbiology | Assistant Professor | 67155 |  |
| 8 | Dr.C.Devi | MD Microbiology | Assistant Professor | 67401 |  |
| 9 | Dr.Lavanya.T.Kamalasekaran | MD Microbiology | Assistant Professor | 68564 |  |
| 10 | Dr.A.Madhumathy | MD Microbiology | Assistant Professor | 81146 |  |
| 11 | Dr.M.Sornaranjani | MD Microbiology | Tutor | 94007 |  |
| 12 | Dr.V.G.Praveena | MD Microbiology | Tutor | 84689 |  |
| 13 | Mrs.K.Dhamayanthi | MSc. Microbiology, M.Phil | Tutor | NA |  |
| 14 | Mrs.R.Sasikala | MSc. Microbiology | Tutor | NA |  |
| 15 | Dr.Cheryl Catherine | MBBS | Tutor | 103418 |  |
| 16 | Dr.A.N.Pavithra | MBBS | Tutor | 149927 |  |
| 17 | Dr.C.P.Thenmozhi | MBBS,DLO | Tutor | 74738 |  |
| 18 | Dr.Suriya Praba.R | MBBS | Tutor | 115074 |  |
| 19 | Dr.Selvanathan.E | MBBS | Tutor | 93715 |  |
| 20 | Dr.M.Imthiyas Hussain | MBBS | Tutor | 163676 |  |
Research and Publication
ONGOING PROJECTS:
TNSRC PROJECTS:
1.A study on phenotypic differentiation of Carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from skin and soft tissue infections and its susceptibility to Ceftazidime-avibactum,Aztreonam,Colistin-Dr.A.Madhumathy,Dr.C.Devi
2.Antimicrobial profile of clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumanii with phenotypic detection of Carbapenem resistance by gradient diffusion and identification by lateral flow immunoassay-Dr.A.Madhumathy,Dr.M.Sornaranjani,Dr.Lavanya
3.Detection of Extended spectrum beta lactamases and Metallobetalactamases producing Gram negative bacteria causing Post burns wound infection with relation to anatomical site,severity and type of Burns wound –Dr.C.Amutha,Dr.Thyagarajan Ravinder,Dr.V.G.Praveena
4.Identification,speciation and antimicrobial susceptibity testing of Coagulase negative Staphylococci in urinary isolates-Dr.Thyagarajan Ravinder,Dr.Lavanya,Dr.D.Kalpanaraj
OTHER PROJECTS:
1.Prevalence of HLA incompatibility between donor and recipient planned for renal transplantation in a tertiary care center-Dr.D.Therese Mary,Dr.M.Sornaranjani
2.A study on the clinical relevance of class I human leukocyte antigen types among relative donor and recipient planned for renal transplantation – Dr. D.Therese Mary , Dr.C.Amutha .
STUDENT PROJECTS :
- Detection of Suscephibility of MRSA isolates to anti microbial drugs – K.Ashvitha .A.Aishwarya (III rdyr students ) Dr.B.Ravichandran , Dr.A.Madhumathy, Dr.C.Devi
- A Study Of anti microbial Susceptibility profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from skin and soft tissue infection with special reference to carbapenem resistance – TejashreeBalaji, Adharshvel, Dr.C.Devi , Dr.K.Lavanya , Dr.Thyagarajan Ravinder.
POST GRADUATE DISSERTATION:
- A Study on the detection of Dengue by Serological markers and identification of Prevailing Serotypes in Tertiary care center by molecular methods.Dr.SuriyaPraba.
- Isolation,characterizationand Antibiotic sensitivity pattern by Phenotypic and genotypic methods of enterococci isolated from various clinical samples in a tertiary care hospital . Dr.Thenmozhi.
- A study on clinical utility of anticarbamylated antibody in evaluating the severity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis compared to anticitrullinated peptide and rheumatoid factor in tertiary care hospital .Dr.Cheryl Catherine
- Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of ESBL and Carbapenamases producing Gram negative bacilli causing lower respiratory tract infections and their sensitivity pattern to Ceftazidime avibactum-Dr.Pavithra
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS,PROJECTS & AWARDS – 2023
TOTAL NUMBERS OF PUBLICATION-7
TOTAL NUMBER OF PROJECT-1
AWARD-1- Dr.D.Therese Mary -Independence day award from District Collector-Chennai
| Sl.No | TITLE OF THE ARTICLE | JOURNAL | AUTHORS | DATE OF PUBLICATION |
| 1. | Differentiating Secondary Dengue using IgG/IgM antibody ratio: A cross sectional study | National Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Therese Mary D.Kalpanaraj Rajasekaran Thyagarajan Ravinder Usha Krishnan Amutha Chellaiah Lavanya T Kamalasekaran Mahalakshmi | JULY-2023 |
| 2. | Prevalence of Citrobacter species in various clinical samples and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern- A study from a tertiary care centre in South India | Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism(JAMP) | Therese Mary Lavanya T Kamalasekaran Amutha Chellaiah Ananthakrishnan P Suganthi M Thyagarajan Ravinder Cheryl Catherine Sasikala | NOV-2023 |
| 3. | Root cause analysis of invalid internal control in COVID-19 RT-PCR testing-A learning experience | National Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Usha Krishnan Praveena V G Therese Mary D Suganthi M Madhumathy A Thyagarajan Ravinder | JULY-SEP 2023 |
| 4. | Biosafety during COVID-19 Pandemic: A study on Knowledge,Attitude and practice among Medical laboratory technicians | International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research | Usha Krishnan Rajasekaran C Lavanya T Kamalasekaran Therese Mary D Suganthi M Thyagarajan Ravinder | MARCH-April 2023 |
| 5. | Understanding the single gene positive results of Geneexpert for SARS-COV-2: In comparison with RT-PCR testing | Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism(JAMP) | Madhumathy A | DEC-2023 |
| 6. | Mycological profile and antifungal susceptibility patterns of lower respiratory tract samples-an in vitro prospective study from a tertiary care hospital | European Chemical Bulletin | Ravichandran B Leela K V | |
| 7. | Mycological profile in post covid 19 patients with sinusitis in a tertiary care hospital | Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism(JAMP) | Sornaranjani M Lavanya T Kamalasekaran | NOV-2023 |
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