Department of Microbiology

Overview

Medical microbiology is a vital branch of medicine focused on preventing, diagnosing, and treating infectious diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, and prions. Medical microbiologists study pathogen characteristics, transmission modes, and infection mechanisms to aid in pathogen identification and treatment recommendations. They also monitor potential health risks, educate communities, and assist in epidemic prevention and control.

The Mycology Unit identifies fungi and yeasts from patient samples, while the clinical parasitology laboratory confirms intestinal parasite diagnoses through microscopic examination of fecal samples. Serology involves identifying antibodies in serum to diagnose infections, autoimmune diseases, and blood type compatibility. Techniques include ELISA, agglutination, precipitation, complement-fixation, and fluorescent antibodies.

Immunology and serology explore the human immune system and serological techniques. The Department of Microbiology at Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute aims to educate medical students on microbial science and empower them to diagnose and treat infectious diseases. Additionally, the department conducts laboratory testing for over 18,000 serology tests and 17,500 bacterial culture and sensitivity tests annually, with separate sections for bacteriology, mycobacteriology, serology, and mycology.

History of Department

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.

Academic Activities

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

Courses

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.

Journal	Nature of Article	Subject	Authors	Article
Journal of Academy of Clinical Microbiologists	A case Report	Acute Brucellosis caused by Brucella melitensis	Dr.Shailaja.T.S. , Dr.T.S.Sushitha , Dr.Sathiavathy. Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur	Year – 2013, Volume 15, Issue 2
Indian heart Journal	A case Report	A case of Infective endocarditis caused by Granulicatella adiacens	Dr.Shailaja.T.S.,Dr.Govindhan unni , Dr.Sathiavathy Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur	Year – 2013, Volume [Unknown], Issue [Unknown]
Journal of Academy of Clinical Microbiologists	A case series	Mycobacterium fortuitum infection following inguinal Henia repair-	Dr.K.V.Suseela, Dr.Asok ninan, Dr.Sathiavathy Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur	Year – 2013, Volume 15, Issue 2
Journal of Academy of Clinical Microbiologists	Original Article	Phenotypic detection of beta lactamase in Enterobacteriaceae using a twelve disc procedure	Dr. Chitra Valsan; Dr.Jily P Chinan, Dr.Sathiavathy Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur	Year – 2013, Volume 15, Issue 1
Internet Journal of Infectious disease	Original Article	Prevalence of Rubella in Healthcare workers	Dr. Chitra Valsan , Dr.Sathiavathy , Dr.T.V.Rao Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur,	Year – 2009, Volume 7, Issue 2
Internet Journal of Infectious disease	Case Report	Onychomycoses due to fusarium oxysporum	Dr. Chitra Valsan , Dr.Sathiavathy , Dr.T.V.Rao , Dr. Suseela , Dr. Binoy kurian Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur	Year – 2009, Volume 7, Issue 2 P 93
Internet Journal of Infectious disease	Case Report	A case of Snake bite complicated by Morgenella morgani subspp morgani biogroup 1 infection	Dr. Chitra Valsan , Dr.Sathiavathy , Dr.T.V.Rao Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur	Year – 2008, Volume 7, Issue 2
Journal of Academy of clinical MIcrobiologists	Original Article	Evaluation of different methods for the diagnosis of MRSA in a Tertiary care	Dr. Chitra Valsan , Dr.Sathiavathy , Dr.T.V.Rao Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur	Year–2007, Volume 9, Issue– 2 Page
Journal of Academy of clinical MIcrobiologists	Case Report	Salmonella typhimurium septicaemia manifesting as monoarthritis	Dr.K.V.Suseela , Dr. Rathi SanthaKumar , Dr.Sathiavathy , Dr.T.V.Rao Jubilee Mission medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur	Year – 2007, Volume: 9, Issue – 2 Page 89.