• 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

1. 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.

1. Phenotypic detection of extended spectrum beta lactamases , Amp C beta lactamases, and Carbapenemases in E coli and Klebsiella – 2014.
2. Study of Infections associated with Indwelling Medical devices in a Tertiary care Hospital. 2014.
3. Facts and Myths:A study to assess the knowledge , attitude and practice of Hand hygiene in a tertiary health care setup. -2015 ICMR STS.
4. Isolation and identification of Cryptococcus neoformans from Pigeon excreta in various parts of Trichur district -2015.