Department of Microbiology
Over view
The Department of Microbiology has a well established clinical and research laboratory. The Clinical Microbiology Laboratory functions round the clock on all the seven days of the week. The department has facilities for bacterial, fungal and mycobacterial culture and a variety of serology/immunology tests including IFA and blot assay for ANA, Hepatitis B markers, serum IgE in addition to serology for common infectious diseases. The department has a well established museum.
Vision
- To impart high quality education in the field of Microbiology and quality laboratory services and research.
Mission
- To train undergraduate and postgraduate students with the aim of producing a highly skilled & professionally competent doctor.
- To impart quality training for the technical staff with the aim of producing skilled & competent technicians.
- To become a member of the accredited laboratories by participating in EQAS organized by various professional bodies.
- To promote quality research among students and faculty.
Program Specific outcomes
UG – Department of Microbiology
Generic outcome
To provide an understanding of the natural history of infectious disease in order to deal with the etiology, pathologenesis, laboratory diagnosis , treatment and control of the infections in the community.
Program Specific Outcome
1. Understanding the role of microbial agents in health and disease.
2. Understanding of the immunological mechanisms in health and disease.
3. Ability to correlate the natural history, mechanisms and clinical manifestations of infectious diseases as they relate to the properties of microbial agents.
4. Knowledge of the principles and the application of infection control measures.
5. An understanding of the basis of choice of laboratory diagnostic tests and their interpretation.
PG – (M.D) Department of Microbiology
A post graduate student upon successfully qualifying in the MD (Microbiology) examination should be able to
1. Demonstrate competence as a clinical microbiologist .
2. Interact effectively with the allied departments by rendering services in basic as well as advanced laboratory investigations.
3. Demonstrate application of microbiology in a variety of clinical settings to solve diagnostic and therapeutic problems along with preventive measures.
4. Play a pivotal role in hospital infection control, including formulation of antibiotic policy and management of biomedical waste.
Facilities
The Department offers laboratory services of Bacterial, Fungal and Mycobacterial culture along with routine and special serology and immunology. A well equipped research lab is also attached to the department.
Faculty list
| S. No. | Faculty Name | Designation | Department |
| 1 | Dr. R.Gopal | Professor and Head | Microbiology |
| 2 | Dr. Mangaiyarkarasi.T | Professor | Microbiology |
| 3 | Dr. Udhaya Sankar. R | Professor | Microbiology |
| 4 | Dr. Sunil.S. Shivekar | Associate Professor | Microbiology |
| 5 | Dr. Roobhini Sri. N S K | Assistant Professor | Microbiology |
| 6 | Dr. Lakshmi. N | Assistant Professor | Microbiology |
| 7 | Dr. Kavipriya. S | Assistant Professor | Microbiology |
| 8 | Dr. Feradica Deesusein Laloo | Assistant Professor | Microbiology |
| 9 | Dr. Aswani. R | Senior Resident | Microbiology |
| 10 | Dr. Theertha Raaju | Tutor | Microbiology |
| 11 | Dr. Divyaasri. S | Tutor | Microbiology |
| 12 | Dr. Saranya Devi | Tutor | Microbiology |
| 13 | Dr. S. Thamizhvani | Tutor | Microbiology |
| 14 | Dr. Thalalini. S | Tutor | Microbiology |
| 15 | Dr. Goutham. D | Tutor | Microbiology |
| 16 | Mr. Mathan Kumar. A | Tutor | Microbiology |
| 17 | Dr. Balaji | Tutor | Microbiology |
| 18 | Dr. Neelambigai. S | Tutor | Microbiology |
Academics
Undergraduate training
Includes periodic seminars and tutorials based on the syllabus prescribed by the MCI, in addition to didactic lectures and monthly internal assessments.
Post Graduate training
Training of Postgraduates is an important part of departmental activities. The teaching activities include seminars, journal clubs and case reports. Monthly assessment tests are also conducted.
Research
Articles published from the department
- Vani G, Mangaiyarkarasi T, Gopal R. Fatal Klebsiella pneumoniae meningitis in a patient with diabetes mellitus and Hansen’s disease. Indian J Pathol Microbiol 2014;57:139-40.
- Jeyakumari D, Sneha Jaberlin AJ, Gopal R. Study of the base line widal titres among healthy individuals of rural population in Puducherry. Int J Med Res Sci 2015;4(2):322-26.
- Sageerabanoo S, Malini A, Mangaiyarkarasi T, Hemalatha G. Phenotypic detection of extended spectrum β lactamase and Amp C β lactanase producing clinical isolates in a Tertiary Care Hospital: a preliminary study. Journal of Natural Science, Biology & Medicine July 2015;6(2):383-7.
- Saleem M, Shivekar S, Gopal R. Clinino laboratory profile of scrub typhus at a rural tertiary care hospital in South India. Int J Cur Res Rev 2015;7(10).
- Saleem M, Marudavanan R, Gopal R, Sunil S, Mangaiyarkarasi T. A comparative study of rapid urease test and dilute carbol fuchsin staining technique for diagnosis of helicobacter pylori infection. Int J Med Res Sci 2015;10:721.
- Roshna A, Gopal R, Saleem M. Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV co-infection- a hospital based study at Puducherry. Indian J Microbiol Res 2015;2(2):120-5.
- Girija S, Gopal R, Saleem M. ESCHAR- a diagnostic clue to scrub typhus. International Journal of Medical Microbiology & Tropical diseases 2015;1(1).
- Saleem M, Subha T.V, Balamurugan R, Kaviraj M, Gopal R. Bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of SSI – a retrospective study. Indian Journal of Applied research Oct 2015;5(10).
- Gopal R, Saleem M, Sunil S, Mangaiyarkarasi T, Krishnapriya J. Control of mosquito – a pilot study. Int journal of applied research 2015;1(13):140-1.
- Ananthamurugan E, Saleem M, Gopal R, Sunil S, Kaviraj M, Balamurugan R. Prevalence of helicobacter pylori infection in patients with atrophic gastritis and role of dark field microscopy in diagnosis. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences Nov 2015;4(93):1.
- Balamurugan R, Gopal R, Saleem M, Kaviraj M, Sunil S, Mangaiyarkarasi T. Prevalence of Hepatitis B surface antigen among patients attending a rural teaching hospital at Puducherry. Indian Journal Microbiol Res 2016;3(1):74-6.
- Saleem M, Gopal R, Sunil S, Mangaiyarkarasi T. Scrub typhus and dengue co-infection among patients attending a tertiary care hospital at Puducherry. Indian Journal Microbiol Res 2016;3(2):147-8.
- Balamurugan R, Saleem M, Gopal R, Kaviraj M, Mangaiyarkarasi T, Sunil S, Kalaiselvan G. Prevalence of HIV seropositivity among the patients attending tertiary care hospital at Puducherry. International Journal research in Medical sciences July 2016;4(7).
| Title of the Paper | Name of Authors | Department | Name of the Journal | Year of Publication | ISSN Number | Link of the Article | Name of the Indexing Database |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Study on Antimicrobial Susceptibility pattern of Escherichia coli isolated from clinical specimens in a Teaching Hospital, Pondicherry | Mangaiarkkarasi A Meher Ali R and Gopal R | Microbiology Pharmacology | Research journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological & Chemical sciences | 2013 | ISSN: 0975-8585 | https://www.rjpbcs.com/pdf/2013_4(1)/[148].pdf | Scopus, Embase (Elsevier) SCIMAGO, CAS, IC (ICV: 4.62), DOAJ, CABI, Google Scholar, Open J-Gate, Biblioteca, Science Central, Index Scholar AYUSH Research Portal |
| 2. Comparison of Double disc synergy test and Phenotypic confirmatory disc diffusion test for Detection of ESBL production and their antimicrobial resistance pattern | T.Mangaiyarkarasi etal | Microbiology | International Journal of Applied biology and Pharmaceutical technology. | 2013 | ISSN 0976-4550 | http://www.ijabpt.com/pdf/96005-Dhandapany%20Senthil.pdf | OAJI, Cite Factor, DOAJ, DRJI, IQOAJ, Advanced Science Index-Germany, PDOAJ. OurGlocal.com, Indian Science, Biology Browser-Thomson Reuters, Dayang Journal System, E-Journals.org, Epernicus, Google Scholar, Info Med, NEXTBIO, Socolar, UlrichsWeb, University of Washington, Connect Journals, UniSa Libray Catalogue, Miami University Libraries, E-Journal Search, Academia.edu, Academic Index.net, GENAMICS Journal Library, DOCS Library, SEO Profiler, Birmingham Public Library, University of Illinois at Chicago, National Ping Tung University of Science & Technology, Keio University, American University of Amenia, CRDEIP, McMaster University, Max Perutz Library, California State University, Stanford University Libraries, KMLE Medical Dictionary, Auburn University, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences, Christ University, Natural remedies, Open Access Journals Search Engine (OAJSE), Medvik, Isearch.im, EDUTUTORS Files, Koha Online Catalog, BitLibrary, |
| 3. Scrub typhus – An emerging disease in South India | Girija S, Rajan A, Sathiyanarayanan J, Mangaiyarkarasi T, Saban P, Sunil S, Gopal R | Medicine Microbiology | Indian Journal of Research and Reports in Medical Sciences | 2013 | ISSN (O) 2348 – 2303 | https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/0977/0f8a71bb876918b53f57927e08591c4c1c2c.pdf | Index Copernicus, NewJour, GetCited, CiteUlike and Google Scholar. |
| 4. Cerebellar Ataxia Complicating Paratyphoid fever – A case reporting | S.Girija, K.Suresh, T.Mangaiyarkarasi, Prachi saban, Sunil Shivekar, A.Priyadharshini, R.Gopal | Medicine Microbiology | Int. J Pharma Bio Sciences. | 2013 | ISSN 0975-6299 | https://www.ijpbs.com/ijpbsadmin/upload/ijpbs_52356226d3156.pdf | Index medicus, copurnicus, Current Contents/clinical medicine, Science Citation Index Expanded, Medline, oxford univ, IJCME |
| 5. Biofilm production and antibiotic resistance among uropathogens causing bacteriuria in diabetic individuals. | Anbarasu Priyadharshini, Mangaiyarkarasi.T,Balasubramaniam.R, Dhandapany Senthil pragash, Gopal.R | Microbiology | Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences (SJAMS) | 2014 | ISSN: 2320-6691 | https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/6202/befbbd21bcc096b01bc19190bcc16fce2511.pdf | Google Scholar, Index Copernicus, CABI International, EyeSource (International Society for Universal Research in Sciences), UCSF Library, Journal Index, Library Directory, E-Journals, Research Bible, GetCited, Science Central (USA), Indian Citation Index, Journal Seek (Genomics), Advanced Science Index |
| 6. Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C virus antibodies among general patients attending a tertiary care hospital at Puducherry | Vani.G, Gopal R, Mangaiyarkarasi T | Microbiology | CIBTech Journal of Microbiology | 2014 | ISSN: 2319-3867 (Online) | http://www.cibtech.org/J-Microbiology/PUBLICATIONS/2014/Vol-3-No-2/CJM-001-001-VANI-SEROPREVALENCE-PUDUCHERRY.pdf | Index Copernicus, Google Scholar; Index Copernicus, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), Open J Gate |
| 7. Molecular detection of blactx-M and Blashv genes in Eccherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia in a tertiary care hospital in Puducherry. | Muthu.G, Tamil Iniyan.G, Shanmugam.J, Mangaiyarkarasi.T | Microbiology | Int J Pharm Bio Sci | 2014 | ISSN 0975-6299 | https://ijpbs.net/abstract.php?article=MzEzNQ== | Index medicus, Copernicus, Current Contents/clinical medicine, Science Citation Index Expanded, PMedline, oxford univ, IJCME |
| 8. Fatal Klebsiella pneumoniae meningitis in a patient with diabetes mellitus and Hansen’s disease. | Vani gopal, T.Mangaiyarkarasi, R.Gopal | Microbiology | Indian J Pathol Microbiol | 2014 | ISSN-0377-4929 | http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0377-4929.130927 | DOAJ, EMBASE/ Excerpta Medica, Indian Science Abstracts, IndMed, MEDLINE/Index Medicus, Scimago Journal Ranking, SCOPUS, Science Citation Index Expanded, Web of Science |
| 9. Study of the base line widal titres among healthy individuals of rural population in Puducherry. | D.Jeyakumari, Jaberlin Sneha AJ, Dr.Gopal .R | Microbiology | International Journal of Medical Research & Health sciences | 2015 | ISSN: 2319-5886 | http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/2319-5886.2015.00060.0 | Google Scholar, Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) Clarivate Analytics, Academic Journals Database, Index Copernicus, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), SHERPA/RoMEO, Arastirmax – Scientific Publication Index, International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), California State University, Monterey Bay library, Florida Institute of Technology John H. Evans Library, Mercyhurst University Hammermill Library, ScopeMed, University of Hong Kong Libraries, WorldCat, ScholarSteer |
| 10. Phenotypic detection of extended spectrum β-lactamase and Amp-C β-lactamase producing clinical isolates in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A preliminary study. | Sageerabanoo S, Malini A, Mangaiyarkarasi T, Hemalatha G. | Microbiology | Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine | 2015 | ISSN: Print -0976-9668, Online – 2229-7707 | http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0976-9668.160014 | Caspur, Chemical Abstracts, CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), EBSCO Publishing’s Electronic Databases, Genamics JournalSeek, Google Scholar, Health & Wellness Research Center, Health Reference Center Academic, Hinari, Index Copernicus, MANTIS, National Science Library, OpenJGate, PrimoCentral, ProQuest, PubMed, Pubmed Central, SCOLOAR, SCOPUS, SIIC databases, Summon by Serial Solutions and Ulrich’s International Periodical Directory |
| 11. Clinico Laboratory Profile Of Scrub Typhus At A Rural Tertiary Care Hospital In South India | Saleem M., Shivekar S., Gopal R. | Microbiology | International Journal of Current Research and Review (IJCRR) | 2015 | ISSN: Print-2231-2196 ISSN: Online- 0975-5241 | https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/9af4/f91770738d22b2f2afb3ca10b8e55933cad0.pdf | Crossref, CAS Abstracts, Publons, CiteFactor, Open J-Gate, ROAD, Indian Citation Index (ICI), Indian Journals Index (IJINDEX), Internet Archive, IP Indexing, Google Scholar, Index Copernicus, Science Central, Revistas Medicas Portuguesas, EBSCO, BOAI, SOROS, NEWJOUR, ResearchGATE, Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory, DocStoc, PdfCast, getCITED, SkyDrive, Citebase, e-Print, WorldCat (World’s largest network of library content and services), Electronic Journals Library by University Library of Regensburg, SciPeople |
| 12. Prevalence Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis And HIV Co- Infection – A Hospital Based Study At Puducherry | Roshna A, Gopal R, Saleem M,* | Microbiology | Indian Journal of Microbiology Research | 2015 | Print ISSN:-2394-546X Online ISSN:-2394-5478 | http://oaji.net/articles/2015/1754-1438080872.pdf | Google Scholar, Academia.Edu, Citefactor, Crossref, Infobase, Open Academic Journals Index, Research Bible, SJIF |
| 13. A comparative study of Rapid Urease Test and Dilute Carbol Fuchsin staining technique for diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection’ | Saleem.M, Marudavanan.R, Gopal.R, Sunil.S, Mangaiyarkarasi.T | Microbiology | International Journal of research in Medical sciences | 2015 | ISSN : 2320-6071 ONLINE ISSN : 2320-6012 | http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20151408 | Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) , Index Medicus for South-East Asia Region (WHO) , Index Copernicus , ScopeMed, CrossRef, Index Scholar, Google Scholar, Ulrichsweb, Journal Index , J-Gate, Directory of Science , eJManager, JournalTOCs, ResearchBib |
| 14. ‘ESCHAR” – A DIAGNOSTIC CLUE TO SCRUB TYPHUS | S.Girija, Gopal R., Saleem M., | Medicine Microbiology | International Journal of Medical Microbiology & Tropical diseases | 2015 | Print ISSN:-2581-4753 Online ISSN:-2581-4761 | https://www.innovativepublication.com/journal-article-file/1235 | Google Scholar, Academia.Edu, Citefactor, Crossref, Infobase, Open Academic Journals Index, Research Bible, SJIF |
| 15. Bacterial profile & Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of SSI – A retrospective study | Saleem M. T.V.Subha, R.Balamurugan, Kaviraj.M, Gopal R. | Microbiology | Indian Journal of Applied research | 2015 | ISSN NO 2249 – 555X | https://www.worldwidejournals.com/indian-journal-of-applied-research-(IJAR)/fileview/October_2015_1492513381__63.pdf | Index Copernicus , Google Scholar, IISS, DRJI, ISI, EZ3, Cross Ref, DJOF, Cite Factor, Genamics, Open J-Gate, I2OR |
| 16. Control of mosquito – A pilot study | Gopal.R, Saleem.M, Sunilshivekar, Mangaiyarkarasi.T. J.Krishnapriya | Microbiology | Int. journal of applied research | 2015 | ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869 | http://www.allresearchjournal.com/archives/2015/vol1issue13/PartC/1-12-124.pdf | Index Copernicus , Google Scholar, Semantic scholar |
| 17. Prevalence of helicobacter pylori infection in patients with atrophic gastritis and Role of dark field microscopy in diagnosis | E. Ananthamurugan, M. Saleem, R. Gopal, S. Sunil Shivekar, M. Kaviraj, R. Balamurugan | Microbiology | Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences | 2015 | Online ISSN-2278-4802 Print ISSN- 2278-474 | http://dx.doi.org/10.14260/jemds/2015/2304 | Web of Science- Emerging Sources Citation Index- Thomson Reuters, CNKI- China National Knowledge Infrastructure Databases, EBSCO Databases, Index Copernicus (ICV 2017- 95.82), CAB Abstracts and Global Health Databases, Global Index Medicus, Index Medicus for South-East Asia Region, Academic OneFile, WHO- HINARI, Chemical Abstracts Service Databases (A division of American Chemical Society), Google scholar, BIREME Virtual Health Library, J-Gate, Indian Science Abstracts, Journal Seek Database, CIRS (International Center for Scientific Research) Databases |
| 18. Prevalence of Hepatitis B surface antigen among Patients Attending a Rural Teaching Hospital at Puducherry. | Balamurugan.R, Gopal.R, Saleem.M, Kaviraj.M, Sunil shivekar, Mangaiyarkarasi.T | CRL Microbiology | Indian Journal of Microbiology Research | 2016 | Print ISSN:-2394-546X Online ISSN:-2394-5478 | http://oaji.net/articles/2016/1754-1459927445.pdf | Google Scholar, Academia.Edu, Citefactor, Crossref, Infobase, Open Academic Journals Index, Research Bible, SJIF |
| 19. Scrub typhus & Dengue Co-infection among patients attending a tertiary care hospital at Puducherry. | Saleem M., Gopal R, Sunil S shivekar, Mangaiyarkarasi T. | Microbiology | Indian Journal of Microbiology Research | 2016 | Print ISSN:-2394-546X Online ISSN:-2394-5478 | http://oaji.net/articles/2016/1754-1467441433.pdf | Google Scholar, Academia.Edu, Citefactor, Crossref, Infobase, Open Academic Journals Index, Research Bible, SJIF |
| 20. Prevalence Of HIV Seropositivity Among The Patients Attending Tertiary Care Hospital At Puducherry | Balamurugan R, Saleem M, Gopal R, Kaviraj M, Mangaiyarkarasi T, Sunil S. Shivekar, Kalaiselvan G. | CRL, Microbiology | International Journal of research in Medical sciences | 2016 | Print ISSN: 2320-6071 Online ISSN: 2320-6012 | http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20161939 | Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) , Index Medicus for South-East Asia Region (WHO) , Index Copernicus , ScopeMed, CrossRef, Index Scholar, Google Scholar, Ulrichsweb, Journal Index , J-Gate, Directory of Science , eJManager, JournalTOCs, ResearchBib |
| 21. Seroprevalence of Dengue in rural tertiary care hospital at puducherry- a retrospective study | Balamurugan R. Sunil S. Shivekar, Gopal R., Kaviraj M, Mangaiyarkarasi T, Saleem M. | CRL, Microbiology | International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences | 2016 | ISSN: 2319-7706 | http://dx.doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2016.506.016 | Index Copernicus, NAAS, CrossRef, Google scholar, Scirrus, etc. |
| 22. Clinico-etiological study of vaginal discharge in adult women – A hospital based study. | Gopal V, Gopal R, Rupavani, Mangaiyarkarasi T. | Microbiology | Indian J Microbiol Res. | 2018 | Print ISSN:-2394-546X Online ISSN:-2394-5478 | http://dx.doi.org/10.18231/2394-5478.2018.0108 | Google Scholar, Academia.Edu, Citefactor, Crossref, Infobase, Open Academic Journals Index, Research Bible, SJIF |
| 23. A rare presentation of Salmonella Paratyphi B associated enteric fever and liver abscess: A case report and brief review | · Avinash Rajan, Udhayasankar R, Mangaiyarkarasi T, Sunil Shivekar, Gopal R | Microbiology | Indian J Case Reports | 2019 | Print ISSN:-2454-129X Online ISSN:-2454-1303 | https://atharvapub.net/IJCR/article/view/1605/1235 | Index Copernicus (ICV – 72.32 2016) , Google Scholar, Journal Guide , BASE – Bielefeld Academic Search Engine , Research Bible , Index Medicus for WHO South-East Asia (IMSEAR), Directory of Green Earth Research indexing, E-International Journals of Academic & Scientific Research(EIJASR) |
| 24. Subcutaneous Phaeohyphomycosis Caused by Rhytidhysteron rufulum -A Case Report and Review of Literature | Mangaiyarkarasi Thiyagarajan, Muthu Gopal, Gopal Rangasamy, Udhayasankar Ranganathan. | Microbiology | JCDR | 2019 | ISSN: 0973-709X | http://dx.doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2019/42460.13141 | Emerging Sources Citation Index (Web of Science, thomsonreuters), Index Copernicus ICV 2018: 131.08, Academic Search Complete Database, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, HINARI Access to Research in Health Programme, Indian Science Abstracts (ISA), Journal seek Database,Google, Popline (reproductive health literature),www.omnimedicalsearch.com |
| 25. Analysis of epidemiological and demographic component of dengue in rural Puducherry – A hospital based study | T Mangaiyarkarasi,R Gopal,Sunil S Shivekar,M Kaviraj,R Balamurugan | Microbiology | Indian J Microbiol Res | 2019 | Print ISSN: 2394-546X Online ISSN:2394-5478 | http://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmr.2019.049 | index copernicus, j-gate, google scholar, crossref, academia.edu |
| 26. Trends of voluntary reporting of needlestick injuries and hepatitis B vaccination status among health-care workers of a tertiary health care center in Puducherry. | Mangaiyarkarasi T, Udhayasankar R, Sunil Shivekar, Gopal R | Microbiology | J Lab Physicians | 2019 | ISSN:0974-2727 | http://doi.org/10.4103/JLP.JLP_93_19 | PubMed Central, IndMed, DOAJ, Emerging Sources Citation Index, Indian Science Abstracts, Web of Science |
| 27. Low incidence and the prevalence of brucellosis among patients with pyrexia of unknown origin based on real-time polymerase chain reaction, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and standard agglutination test results in Puducherry, South India. | Ranganathan U, Bhaskar MM, Narasimha HB | Microbiology | J Acad Clin Microbiol | 2019 | ISSN Print: 0972-1282, Online: 2348-5086 | http://doi.org/10.4103/jacm.jacm_15_19 | Index Copernicus, Indian Science Abstracts |
| 28. Epidemiology of urinary candidiasis and antifungalsusceptibility pattern of various Candida species at a rural tertiaryhealth care centre of Puducherry, South India- An observational study. | Rafi N, Ranganathan US, Rangasamy G, ThiyagarajanM, Shivekar S. | Microbiology | IP Int J Med Microbiol Trop | 2021 | Dis 2021;7(2):103-107. | ||
| 29. Antinuclear antibody patterns by indirect immunofluorescence test: An experience from a rural tertiary health centre of Puducherry, South India. | Ranganathan U, Rangasamy G, Thiyagarajan M, Shivekar S. | Microbiology | Indian J Microbiol | 2021 | Res 2021;8(3):260-262. | ||
| 30. Pyogenic liver abscess due to multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae . | Subramanian N, Ranganathan U, Rangasamy G, Thiyagarajan M Shivekar SS. | Microbiology | J Acad Clin Microbiol | 2021 | 2021;23(2):85-7. | ||
| 31. Pyogenic liver abscess due to Escherichia coli in a case of chronic alcoholism. | Sugumaran R, Ranganathan US, Thiyagarajan M, Shivekar SS, Rangasamy G | Microbiology | Glob J Health Sci | 2023 | Res 2023;1:45-7. | ||
| 32. Strongyloidiasis in a newly diagnosed patient living with HIV – A case report | Shivekar SS, Sri NS, Sugumaran R, Ranganathan US, Thiyagarajan M, Rangasamy G. | Microbiology | Glob J Health Sci | 2023 | Res 2023;1:51-3. |
Awards
Outreach
Events
World AIDS Day 2025
Event Name: World AIDS Day 2025
Organized By: Dept of Microbiology
Venue: Hospital Waiting Hall
Date: 01-12-2025
Time: 9:00 A.M
Organizational Team
- Organizing chairperson: R. Gopal
- Organizing secretary: Thalalini. S
- Podcast: Roobhini Sri N.S.K
Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
Description of the Report:
The Department of Microbiology observed World AIDS Day on 1st December with the objective of increasing awareness about HIV/AIDS among the public. As part of the activities, Dr. Thalalini designed an informative and visually appealing poster highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, prevention strategies, and the need to eliminate stigma associated with HIV. The poster was displayed prominently in the hospital waiting hall, enabling patients and visitors to gain essential knowledge while they awaited services. Additionally, Dr. Roobhini Sri N.S.K, Assistant Professor of Microbiology prepared an English podcast focusing on the theme of this year’s AIDS Day, covering key aspects such as transmission, prevention, treatment advancements, and community support. The combined efforts of the faculty contributed to effective awareness dissemination and reinforced the hospital’s commitment to public health education.
“Awareness Program as a part of World Influenza Day 2025”
Event Name:“Awareness Program as a part of World Influenza Day 2025”
Organized By: Dept of Microbiology
Venue: Hospital patient waiting area – SMVMCH
Date:01.11.2025 to 07.11.2025
Time: 9.00 AM to 4.00 PM
Nature of the Program: Offline
Organizational Team
- Organizing chairperson: R. Gopal
- Organizing secretary:Dr. Thalalini.S
- Podcast: Thalalini.S & Dr. Lakshmi. N
Name of the Sponsoring Agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
Description of the Report:
The Department of Microbiology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry conducted a awareness program about transmission, prevention, and vaccination against influenza on 07.11.2025 as a part of World Influenza Day 2025. Banner was displayed in the Hospital Waiting Hall about the preventive measures against Influenza. Dr. Thalalini delivered a podcast in Tamil, explaining the causes, symptoms, prevention, and importance of vaccination against influenza. Dr. Lakshmi presented a podcast in English, focusing on the global burden of influenza and preventive public health measures.
“World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week”
Event Name:“World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week”
Organized By: Dept of Microbiology
Venue: Lecture Hall – 6
Date: 22.11.2025 (Saturday)
Time: 10.30 AM to 1.00 PM
Nature of the Program: Offline
Organizational Team
- Organizing chairperson: R. Gopal
- Organizing secretary: Udhaya Sankar. R
- Podcast: Thalalini.S & Dr. Lakshmi. N
Name of the Sponsoring Agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
Description of the Report:
The Department of Microbiology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry conducted a Awareness programme on Antimicrobial Resistance from 18.11.2025 to 24.11.2025 as a part of World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025. An informative poster on AMR was created and displayed in the hospital premises to promote understanding among patients and visitors. Dr. Lakshmi recorded an English podcast explaining the global threat of AMR, responsible antibiotic practices, and preventive approaches. Dr. Thalalini contributed significantly by recording a podcast in Tamil on antimicrobial resistance to explain the risk of antibiotic misuse and the importance of responsible antibiotic practices. In addition, Dr. Udhaya Sankar. R, Professor of Microbiology delivered an engaging lecture on AMR to II- year MBBS students, emphasizing the global threat of resistance and the role of future doctors in combating it. An online quiz competition was conducted for II – year MBBS students to encourage active learning, and the top three scorers were recognized for their performance. Dr. Soundariya. K, Deputy Dean Accademic (UG) awarded cash prizes along with a microbiology book to the first, second, and third place winners, motivating the students and adding value to the celebration. Overall, the AMR Awareness Week was conducted successfully with active participation from faculty members, students, and patients, effectively spreading awareness about the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance.
Awareness Programme on Rabies
Event Name: “Awareness Program as a part of World Rabies Day 2025”
Organized By: Dept of Microbiology
Venue: Hospital Waiting Hall
Date: 29-09-2025
Time: 8:30 A.M
Nature of the Program: Offline
Organizational Team
- Organizing chairperson: R. Gopal
- Organizing secretary: Aswani. R
Name of the Sponsoring Agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
Description of the Report:
The Department of Microbiology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry conducted a awareness program on Prevention of Rabies on 29.09.2025 as a part of World Rabies Day 2025. Hand bills in regional language & English were distributed to the patients attending various O.P.D and also explained about rabies prevention, control, and the importance of timely vaccination after animal bites by the staff of the department. Display of the preventive measures in the sign board was also arranged. A podcast in Tamil by Dr. Thalalini was also broadcast on the day to create awareness among the community.
Glow and Diagnose (Autoimmune diagnostics - A Practical IIFT Hands on Workshop)
Event Name: Glow and Diagnose (Autoimmune diagnostics – A Practical IIFT Hands on Workshop)
Organized By: Dept of Microbiology
Venue: Microbiology Lab
Date: 25-08-2025
Time: 9:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M
Organizational Team
- Organizing chairperson: R. Gopal
- Organizing secretary: Aswani. R
- Treasure: Madhan Kumar. A
Name of the Sponsoring Agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
Description of the Report:
The Department of Microbiology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry organized a Hands on workshop on “Glow and Diagnose: Autoimmune Diagnostics – A Practical IIFT Hands-on” on 25TH August 2025 from 9.30AM to 4.30 PM. A total of 22 candidate’s participated in the event. Dr. S. Udhaya Sankar, professor of Microbiology presented a overview of Autoimmune diseases followed by a lecture on lab diagnosis by Dr. Divya Senior, Senior Manager – Training Regulatory, Everlife CPC Diagnostics. The lecture were followed by a hands on training on the technique of IIFA to the participants. A quiz competition for the participants was heled and the top two candidate’s were presented with a medal.
World Hepatitis Day
Event Name: World Hepatitis Day
Organized By: Dept of Microbiology
Venue: Hospital Waiting Hall
Date: 28-07-2025
Time: 9:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M
REPORT
Event : “Awareness Program as a part of World Hepatitis Day 2025″
Date: 28-07-2025 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M
Name of the organizing department: Department of Microbiology
Venue:Hospital patient waiting area – SMVMCH
Nature of the Program: Offline
Organizational Team
- Organizing chairperson: R. Gopal
- Organizing secretary: Dr. Sunil S Shivekar
- Lecture & Podcast: Dr. Aswani. R
Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
Description of the Report:
The Department of Microbiology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry conducted a awareness program on Prevention of Hepatitis on 28.07.2025 as a part of World Hepatitis Day 2025. Hand bills in regional language & English were distributed to the patients attending various O.P.D and also explained about the disease and their prevention by the staff of the department. Display of the preventive measures in the sign board was also arranged. A Lecture was also arranged for the students of Allied health sciences. A podcast in both English & Tamil by Dr. Aswani. R was also broadcast on the day to create awareness among the community.
Awareness Programme on Allergies
Event Name: Awareness Programme on Allergies
Organized By: Dept of Microbiology
Venue: Hospital Waiting Hall
Date: 08-07-2025
Time: 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M
Nature of the Program: Offline
Organizational Team
- Organizing chairperson: R. Gopal
- Organizing secretary: R. Udhaya Sankar
- Lecture & Podcast: Thalalini
Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
Description of the Report:
The Department of Microbiology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry conducted a awareness program on prevention of respiratory allergic diseases on 08.07.2025 as a part of World Allergy Day Celebration 2025. Hand bills in regional language & English were distributed to the patients attending various O.P.D and also explained about the disease and their prevention by the staff of the department. Display of the preventive measures in the sign board was also arranged. A Lecture was also arranged for the students of Allied health sciences. A podcast in both English & Tamil by Dr. Thalalini was also broadcast on the day to create awareness among the community.
Molecular Diagnosis of tuberculosis
Event Name: Molecular Diagnosis of tuberculosis
Organized By: Dept of Microbiology
Venue: Microbiology Lab
Date: 08-07-2025
Time: 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M
Nature of the Program: Offline
Organizational Team
- Organizing chairperson: R. Gopal
- Organizing secretary: P. Anandh
Name of Delegates: MBBS PHASE II students.
Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
Description of the Report:
The Department of Microbiology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry conducted a workshop on Molecular diagnosis of TB on 12.07.2025. A total of 26 delegates participated in the program. A briefing on the techniques was done by Dr. Sunil S Shivekar. Mr. Balamurugan in-charge of the CBNAAT laboratory, conducted a lively and interactive demonstration of the CBNAAT testing procedure. The session was highly engaging, with active participation from students, faculty, and laboratory personnel. It served as a valuable platform to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application in the field of TB diagnostics. At the end of the session, certificates were distributed to all participants. The department also expressed its gratitude and appreciation by honoring Dr. Sunil S. Shivekar with a memento and certificate of appreciation for his valuable contribution as the guest speaker. The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks, acknowledging all contributors and participants for making the event a success.
Quiz Competition
Event Name: Prevention of Maternal and Neonatal Infections
Organized By: Dept of Microbiology
Venue: Lecture Hall -IV
Date: 12-04-2025
Time: 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M
Nature of the Program: Offline
Organizational Team
- Organizing chairperson: R. Gopal
- Organizing secretary: R. Udhaya Sankar
Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
The Department of Microbiology in association with the student council of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry conducted a quiz and a collage competition for the students of Phase- II MBBS on 09.05.2025 as a part of the Hand Hygiene Day Celebration. A total of 195 students participated in the screening round of the quiz conducted on quizizz app by Dr. R. Udhaya sankar. The top ten students progressed to the final round as five teams. There were four rounds in the final round and members of student’s council were the quiz masters. The top three teams were awarded prizes. Among six teams of the collage competition, top three were awarded prizes and certificates.
Prevention of Maternal and Neonatal Infections
Event Name: Prevention of Maternal and Neonatal Infections
Organized By: Dept of Microbiology
Venue: Lecture Hall -IV
Date: 12-04-2025
Time: 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M
Nature of the Program: Offline
Organizational Team
- Organizing chairperson: T. Mangaiyarkarasi
- Organizing secretary: R. Udhaya Sankar
Name of Delegates: MBBS PHASE II students.
Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
Description of the Report:
The Department of Microbiology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry conducted a Guest Lecture on Prevention of maternal & Neonatal infections” for students of II MBBS on 12.04.2025 as a part of the World Health Day Celebration 2025. Dr. Vani Gopal, Microbiologist Rajiv Gandhi Maternity & Children’s Hospital, Puducherry delivered an interactive lecture on various maternal & neonatal infections including HIV & syphilis. A total of 168 students attended the lecture with great enthusiasm. Professor Dr. Mangaiyakarasi. T felicitated the guest speaker with a momento and certificate of appreciation. The program ended with vote of thanks delivered by Dr. N. Lakshmi, Assistant Professor, SMVMCH.
Research area for STS Projects in Microbiology as a part of “Research Week Celebration 2024”
Date: 04.12.2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 8.30 am to 9.30 am
Venue: Lecture Hall – 4, College block, SMVMCH
Name of the organizing department: Department of Microbiology
Nature of the Program: Offline
Organizing Team:
- Organizing chairperson: R. Gopal
- Organizing secretary: N. Lakshmi
Name of Delegates: MBBS PHASE II students.
Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
Description of the Report:
The Department of Microbiology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry conducted a lecture on Research area for STS Projects in Microbiology for students of II MBBS on 04.12.2024 as a part of Research Week Celebration 2024. A total of 204 students participated in the lecture. Dr. R. Udhaya sankar, Associate Professor of Microbiology, SMVMCH delivered the interactive session. This session was planned along with the Department of Community Medicine. Earlier in the session, faculties from CM department briefed the students regarding the road map to ICMR STS projects. The session was well received by the students.
“SEPSIS – AN UPDATE”
Date: 30.09.2024 (Monday)
Time: 2.00 PM to 3.00 PM
Venue: Lecture Hall – 2, College block, SMVMCH
Name of the organizing department: Department of Microbiology
Nature of the Program: Offline
Organizational Team
- Organizing chairperson: R. Gopal
- Organizing secretary: R. Udhaya Sankar
Name of Delegates: MBBS PHASE II students.
Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
Description of the Report:
The Department of Microbiology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry organized a Guest lecture on “Sepsis – An Update” on the eve of world sepsis prevention month celebration. Dr. N. Lakshmi, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology welcomed the gathering. Mr. Sampath Kumar manager medical affairs of Biomerieux delivered the guest lecture. The complications of undiagnosed ‘Sepsis’ a serious medical condition that can present as a emergency was highlighted. The difficulty in clinical diagnosis and the role of the laboratory in the diagnosis and in particular the role of microbiology laboratory in the early detection of the bacterial agents was stressed. The role of automated instruments in identification and determining the antimicrobial susceptibility was highlighted.
A total of 129 second MBBS students and P.G students of General Medicine attended the Programme.
The program ended with vote of thanks delivered by Dr. R. Udhaya Sankar, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, SMVMCH.
Elocution competition on Gender Equity
Organized by: Department of Microbiology
Venue: Lecture Hall-2, College Block, SMVMCH.
Date: 29.06.2024 (Saturday)
Time: 3.00 PM to 4.00 PM
Nature of the Program: Offline
Organizational Team
- Organizing chairperson: R. Gopal
- Organizing secretary: R. Udhaya Sankar
Name of Delegates: MBBS PHASE II students.
Name of the sponsoring agency: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
Description of the Report:
The Department of Microbiology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry organized an elocution competition on Gender Equity.Dr. R. Udhaya sankar , Associate Professor, Dept of Microbiology welcomed the gathering. Prof. Dr. T. Mangaiyarkarasi, Chief of Laboratory Services, SMVMCH judged the students.
A total of 112 second MBBS students attended the event. There were seven participants. Ms. K. Raghavi won the first prize. Mr. D. Vigneshwar and Ms. S. Sanjana stood second and third respectively. The chief guest distributed shield and certificates to the prize winners.
The program ended with vote of thanks delivered by Dr. N. Lakshmi, Assistant Professor, Dept of Microbiology, SMVMCH.
World TB Day Celebration
Event: World TB Day Celebration
– Date: 25.03.2024
– Time: 8.30 AM to 9.30 AM
– Venue: Lecture hall – 2
– Department :MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
The Department of Microbiology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry organized a guest lecture on “Laboratory diagnosis of Tuberculosis– An Update” on 25.3.2024. Dr Smita Shivekar, (Microbiologist), IRL, Puducherry, delivered the guest lecture. Dr.Roobini, welcomed the guest speaker. Prof. Dr. R. Gopal, HOD microbiology, SMVMCH felicitated the guest speaker. A total of 143 MBBS students attended the guest lecture.
The guest speaker, spoke about the various aspects of laboratory diagnosis of tuberculosis, she also elaborated about the recently introduced methods in laboratory diagnosis of TB. After guest lecture, guest speaker has interacted with students and clarified their doubts. A short quiz was also conducted also conducted by the guest speaker.
The program ended with vote of thanks delivered by Dr.Roobini, Assistant Professor, SMVMCH.
Infections of the female reproductive tract
Date: 09.03.2024
Time: 2.00 to 3.00 PM
Venue: Lecture hall – 2
Department : Microbiology
The Department of Microbiology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry organized a guest lecture on Infections of the female reproductive tract on 09.03.2024. Dr. Vani Gopal Microbiologist, Rajiv Gandhi Maternity & child Hospital, Puducherry. Delivered the guest lecture. Dr. Udhaya Sankar, Associate Professor welcomed the guest speaker. Prof. Dr. T. Mangaiyarkarasi, SMVMCH felicitated the guest speaker. A total of 98 MBBS students attended the guest lecture.
Dr. Vani introduced to the audience the various infections of the female genital tract she explained in detail about the papilloma virus infections and emphasized the importance of vaccination against the Human papilloma virus in preventing cervical carcinoma. She also explained the clinical features & lab diagnosis of common infections presenting with discharge per vaginum. The students actively participated in the interactive session at the end of the lecture. The program ended with vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Radha. S, Assistant Professor, SMVMCH.
The following CME/ workshops were conducted by the department of Microbiology where senior professors/ consultants in the specialty shared their knowledge and experience. There were sessions where post graduate students exhibited their research work in the form of oral/ poster presentations.
| S. No. | Date | Nature of program | Programme |
| 1 | 08.02.2014 | Workshop | WHONET |
| 2 | 23.01.2015 | CME | Microbial infections – an update |
| 3 | 10.07.2015- 11.07.2015 | Workshop & conference | Molecular techniques in Microbiology |
| 4 | 24.06.2016 | Conference | Emerging Microbial Infections – an update |
| 5 | 27.08.2016 | Conference | Organ transplantations |
| 6 | 11.08.2018 | CME & Workshop | ANA Diagnostics- IIFA |
| 7 | 27.07.2017- 29.07.2017 | Day celebration | World hepatitis day |
- Workshop on “WHONET” , a software exclusively for Microbiology laboratory conducted on 8th February, 2014.
PG Alumini
Completed Post Graduate -M.D (Microbiology)
| Batch | Name | Email Id | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-2014 | Dr.Priyadharshini.A M.D (Microbiology ) | [email protected] | Private practitioner |
| 2012-2015 | Dr. Vani. G M.D (Microbiology ) | [email protected] | Senior Medical officer, Rajiv Gandhi Government Women And Children’s Hospital Puducherry |
| 2013-16 | Dr.Krishnapriya. J M.D (Microbiology ) | [email protected] | Private practitioner |
| 2014-2017 | Dr.Roshna. P.A M.D (Microbiology) | [email protected] | Senior lecturer, PSM College Of Dental Science & Research, KERALA |
| 2017-2020 | Dr.Nagma rafi M.D (Microbiology) | [email protected] | Tutor, ANIMS, Andaman& Nicobar Island |
| 2018-2021 | Dr. Avinash Rajan M.D (Microbiology) | [email protected] | Assistant Professor Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital, Chennai |
