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Microbiology Department

Objectives

• To impart knowledge of the basic principles of Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Immunology and Parasitology including the nature of pathogenic microorganisms and their pathogenesis.

• Laboratory diagnosis, mode of transmission, prevention and control of various infectious diseases.

• Planning & Implementation of Infection prevention & control programme (IPC in HICC) to prevent HAIS (Hospital Acquired Infections) & CAIS (Community Acquired Infections) and knowledge of AMR (Anti Microbial Resistance) pattern to prevent MDR (Multi Drug Resistance) in the Hospitals and society.

• Training of Lab Technicians under GLP Programme and Infection Control Nurses and Link Nurses under HICC (Hospital Infection Control Committee).

• Teaching programmes for Under Graduates, Post Graduates, and involvement in research work and conducting CMES and State conference Programmes.

• Active involvement in National Programmes and Disease Surveillance programmes like HIV under NACO, TB under RNTCP, NVHCP under NHM & CDC, various disease research and surveillance programmes under ICMR.

• Active participation in Epidemic duties, Pandemics and all infectious outbreaks as Rapid Response Team.