Rubhana Qadri

Prevalence of SARS-COV-2 infection among asymptomatic health care workers in a designated COVID -19 Hospital in Kashmir valley 2022

Authors: Omar Rashid, Rubhana Qadri, Jaleela Qayoom, Talat Masoodi, Rateeba Qadri

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijmmtd.2022.023

Volume8

Issue2

Pages115-117

Abstract

Introduction: Little information is available about COVID -19 infections among asymptomatic healthcare workers exposed to COVID- 19 positive patients directly or indirectly. Careful detection of such infections in hospitals is crucial for preventing spread of SARS-COV-19 infections in both hospitals as well as in the community. Aims/Objective: The aim of this study is to know the prevalence of SARS- CoV-19 Infection among asymptomatic healthcare workers in SKIMS Medical college and hospital which is a COVID speciality hospital. Results: Prevalence of Covid-19 in asymptomatic health care workers was low (9.3%) owing to better availability of PPE in the above mentioned hospital. Keywords: Sars Cov 2, Covid 19, Asymptomatc Infection, Health Care Workers

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Detection of carbapenem resistant enterobacteriaecae and the comparison between phenotypic methods and multiplex PCR 2019

Authors: Rubhana Qadri, Suhail Ahmed, Dalip K Kakru, Gulnaz Bashir, Bashir Fomda

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijmr.2019.027

Volume6

Issue2

Pages126-130

Abstract

Introduction: Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriacea (CRE) has created a remarkable health distress. Definitive detection of Carbapenemase producing CRE is the first step in combating this problem. Objective: To detect and compare CP- CRE both by phenotypic and molecular methods. Materials and Methods: A total of 52 carbapenem resistant clinical isolates were screened for the presence of carbapenemase genes by routine phenotypic methods like modified hodge test and combined disc test as well by multiplex PCR. Results: Out of the total 52 meropenem resistant isolates, 35 were modified hodge test positive and 33 were combined disc test positive. 42 isolates were found harbouring one or more than one gene. blaKPC alone was present in 38 isolates, while as blaKPC with blaNDM were present in 1 isolate and blaKPC with blaIMP was seen in 1 isolate. blaNDM alone in 2 isoates, blaIMP and blaVIM alone in none of the isolates. Conclusion: Accurate detection of carbapenemase producing genes by molecular methods overcomes the problem related to CRE. Though there is no signal method that is ideal for all situations. Keywords: Modified hodge test, Combined disc test, Multiplex PCR, Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaecae.

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