Microbiology

The Department of Microbiology, JIPMER, Karaikal, has been functional since June 2017. Since its inception, the faculty have played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of budding medical professionals. The department follows the Integrated MBBS Curriculum, introduced in 2016, and is currently engaged in training the eighth batch of MBBS students.

Our teaching programs go beyond conventional didactic lectures and include interactive student seminars, quiz programs, and integrated teaching sessions, both horizontal and vertical, in collaboration with various clinical departments.

During practical sessions, we emphasize small group teaching methodologies for training in staining techniques, as well as Objective Structured Practical Examinations (OSPE) with a focus on the collection, transport, processing, and interpretation of clinical samples. We have also conducted hands-on training sessions in clinical sample processing to enhance practical competencies. For staining exercises, we have successfully implemented Peyton’s Method of Teaching, which fosters step-wise learning.

Innovative educational strategies such as group learning versus individual learning and team-based revision have been adopted to promote active learning in Microbiology, and these have received positive feedback from students. We also encourage and support student participation in intercollegiate quiz competitions.

The department contributes significantly to the District Model Laboratory at Government Hospital, Karaikal, with faculty members participating in rotational duties, overseeing the various sections of the laboratory. The department has played a critical role during public health crises, such as cholera outbreaks and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our faculty are actively involved in research through ICMR student projects, GJ-STRAUS, and intramural research initiatives. Presently, our focus is on establishing a well-equipped laboratory infrastructure capable of performing specialized investigations, which will be of immense benefit to the rural population we serve.

Additionally, our AMRORT (Antimicrobial Resistance Operational Research Team) is currently implementing an ongoing AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance) project aimed at addressing the growing threat of antibiotic resistance in the region. Every year during AMR awareness week, we organize various public AMR awareness activities and

training to the staff nurses and lab technicians at GH Karaikal.

Academic

Since 2018, the department has trained six batches of MBBS students. Currently, the 2022 and 2023 batches are undergoing training in Microbiology.

The Department of Microbiology is actively involved in the undergraduate training program for MBBS students.

  • The focus is on building a strong foundation in microbiological principles and their clinical applications.
  • The curriculum is delivered through didactic lectures, practical sessions, interactive seminars, quizzes, and integrated teaching modules.
  • Emphasis is placed on hands-on training in diagnostic techniques, including specimen processing, staining, and culture methods, using structured approaches such as OSPE and Peyton’s method of teaching.
  • Innovative learning strategies such as group learning, individual tasks, and team-based revision are adopted to enhance student engagement and understanding.
  • Students are encouraged to participate in intercollegiate quiz competitions and academic events to broaden their learning horizons.
  1. In addition to academic instruction, the department encourages and guides students to participate in research activities such as the ICMR Short Term Studentship (STS) program and UGRMC

Intern Orientation

  • The department plays an active role in orienting interns on infection control practices, sample collection and transport, diagnostic microbiology, and the importance of antimicrobial stewardship.

Department Administration 

Professor & Head: Dr D. Jeyakumari

Senior Resident: DR Sevitha V

Technician: Mrs Sangeetha (On contract)

Stenographer: Mrs Episiboy

 

 

Administrative Assignments

Faculty Name Dr. Jeyakumari. D
Administrative role  

  • Professor and Head of the Department of Microbiology
  • Officer In charge of Academic section, JIPMER Karaikal
  • Member of Anti ragging committee and core committee member of NTEP, JIPMER Karaikal
  • Member of Library committee

 
Senior Resident Dr V Sevitha

Administrative role  

  • In charge of Department store
  • In charge of 2023 batch

 

Research and Publications                                                  

Completed projects:

  1. Seroprevalence of COVID -19 in Karaikal region: Intramural project: 6 months; 2020: Fund provided: Rs 2, 45,000: PI: Dr D Jeyakumari & Co PI: Dr Preetam Mahajan, Dept of Community Medicine
  2. Antibiotic resistance pattern among clinically significant isolates in secondary care hospital and its correlation with WHO aware assessment tool: ICMR STS project: 2023: Fund: Rs 50,000: Guide: Dr R Priyadharshini, Dept of Pharmacology: Co – guides: Dr D Jeyakumari & Dr SR Swarna
  3. Antibiotic resistance pattern of aerobic bacterial isolates from patients with skin and soft tissue infections in Karaikal. ICMR STS project:2022: Fund Rs 50,000: Guide: Dr SR Swarna
  4. A study on intestinal parasitic infections among school children in Karaikal. ICMR STS project:2018: Fund: Rs 20,000: Guide: Dr SR Swarna
  5. Assessment of bacteriological quality of potable water in and around Karaikal region of Puducherry state: ICMR STS project: 2018: Fund: Rs 20,000 Guide: Dr D Jeyakumari
  6. Study on knowledge, attitude and practices of needle stick injuries among health care workers of our hospital: ICMR STS project: 2020: Fund: Rs 20,000 Guide: Dr D Jeyakumari
  7. Study on colonization of S.aureus and its role in eczematous skin disease: ICMR STS: 2021:Fund: Rs 20,000: Guide: Dr Department of Dermatology: Co guide: Dr D Jeyakumari

Ongoing Projects

  1. Effect of Strengthening the Antibiotic Surveillance System on the Antibiotic Susceptibility at JIPMER, Karaikal: Operational Research. (AMROR): 2018 – 2026. Intramural Non – funded project: PI: Dr SR Swarna & Co Invetigators: Dr Karthik Balajee, Dept of PSM & Dr D Jeyakumari
  2. COMPARISON OF EFFICACY OF CIPROFLOXACIN 0.3% VERSUS MOXIFLOXACIN 0.5% AS PREOPERATIVE PROPHYLAXIS IN CATARACT SURGERY: 2024 – 2026: Intramural project: Fund: Rs 85,000: PI: Dr Niruban, Dept of ophthalmology and Co-Investigator: Dr D Jeyakumari
  3. Microbial colonisation of ported peripheral venous catheters and their associated factors in the perioperative setting. An observational study. ICMR STS: Fund: Rs 50,000: 2025 -2027: Guide: Dr Balachander, Dept of Anaesthesia & Co guide: Dr D Jeyakumari, Dept of Microbiology
  4. Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria among the cultured isolates obtained from raw chicken samples in Puducherry and its correlation with WHO bacterial priority pathogen list and AWaRe assessment tool: ICMR STS: 2025 -2027: Fund: Rs 50,000: Guide: Dr Priyadharshini R, Dept of Pharmacology & Co -guide: Dr D Jeyakumari, Dept of Microbiology
  5. Prevalence and Phenotypic Characterization of Carbapenem Resistant Gram-negative bacteria from clinical isolates of a secondary care hospital. GJ STRAUS funded students project: Fund: Rs 10,000: Guide: Dr D Jeyakumari
  6. Impact of ‘add on’ laboratory testing from FNAC material in patients suspected tuberculous lymphadenitis in resource limited settings. GJ STRAUS funded students project: Fund: Rs 10,000: Guide: Dr Niraimathi, Dept of pathology & Co Guide: Dr D Jeyakumari.

Publications

  1. Duraipandian, M., & Duraipandian, J. (2018). A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON A PATTERN OF ANTIMICROBIAL DRUGS USAGE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL TAMILNADU. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol 8, (Issue1,), 1098 – 1106. 10.21608/MID.2023.196612.1473
  2. Ethirajulu, P., Duraipandian, J., Sankararaman, K., Paul, S., Vivekkumar, P., & Rathnamgiri, S. (2018). Determination of Susceptibility Determination of Pattern of Fosfomycin against Drug Resistant Bacteria Obtained from Non-Urinary Clinical Samples in a Tertiary Care Hospital, South India. Annals of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Vol 5(Issue 5), 367-372. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.21276/APALM.1737
  3. SR, Swarna., Stalin, S., T, B., Madasamy, B., & Duraipandian, J. (2018). Human nasal Rhinosporidiosis – A case report. Indian J Case Reports, 1-3.
  4. Sankararaman, K., Duraipandian, J., Ethirajlu, P., Sakthesh, J., & Madasamy, B. (2019). Seroprevalence of Rubella Immunity (IgG Antibody) among Female Health Care Workers of our Hospital in Southern India. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, 13(7), 10. https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2019/40961.12996
  5. SR, Swarna., Stalin, S., T, B., A, M., M, L., & Duraipandian, J. (2020). Diphtheria in adult – A case report. Indian J Case Reports, 1-3.
  6. Balaji, V. K., Ragunathan, L., Kannaiyan, K., & Duraipandian, J. (2023). Antifungal susceptibility testing of Malassezia spp isolated from patients with Pityriasis versicolor and healthy individuals. Microbes & Infectious Diseases,, Vol 4,(Issue 3), 988. https://doi.org/10.21608/MID.2023.196612.1473
  7. SR, Swarna., R, Vidyameena., T, Bharathi., & Duraipandian, J. (2023). Association between vaginal microbiota dysbiosis with asymptomatic UTI in pregnant woman and adverse pregnancy outcome- A case report. Indian Journal of Microbiology Research, 9(4), 299-303. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmr.2022.050
  8. Sathish, A., Balamurugan, I. D., Duraipandian, J., & AM, S. (2023). Estimation of Seroprevalence (IgG) of Hepatitis E virus Among Pregnant Women in South Chennai. International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research |, 6(1), 31-38. https://doi.org/PUBMED-National Library of Medicine ID-101739732 101739732

Monographs/Manuals/reports

  1. Vivekkumar, P., A, A., Arumugam, B., Duraipandian, J., & Sankararaman, K. (2022). A Descriptive Study on Antimicrobial Drugs Usage in a Tertiary Care Hospital (1st ed., pp. 111-120). Current Aspects in Pharmaceutical Research and Development. Vol 9: Chapter 12. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/caprd/v9/15370D ( one citation)

 

Services

Patient Care Services:

The department of Microbiology provides the following services in the IDSP Laboratory, GH Karaikal.

S.NO LIST OF THE INVESTIGATIONS (2024 data) TOTAL NO OF SAMPLES TESTED
1 DENGUE NS1Ag[IgM] 5187
2 CHIKUNGUNYA[IgM] 16
3 TYPHOID FEVER [Widal & Blood Culture] 3134( BC :90)
4 LEPTOSPIROSIS NIL
5 WATER TESTING 1599
6 HBsAg TRUNAT 6249
7 HCV TRUNAT 6249
8 HEV,HAV NIL
9 SWINE FLU 142
10 Shigella Dysentery[stool culture] 08
11 SCRUB TYPHUS(RAPID CARD TEST) 145
12 Cholera[Hanging drop] 08
13 CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY

(Blood,Urine,Respiratory,Exudate, stool, pus Samples and Sterility test)

 3275
14. Mycology : Fungal culture at JIPMER academic campus 200
14 Others (RA Factor, CRP, ASLO) RA Factor-300

CRP –1344

ASLO –127
15 CORONO [CoViD-19] TRUNAT  

750

 

 

 

NOTICE BOARD

Departmental Activities – Microbiology

  1. Orientation Program Demonstrations
    • During the orientation for every new MBBS batch, our department conducts live demonstrations on standard precautions, including hand hygiene, donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE), and biomedical waste management.
  2. Field Visit to IDSP Lab, GH Karaikal
    • As part of the PSM curriculum, students visit the IDSP Lab at Government Hospital, Karaikal. The visit includes demonstrations on drinking water analysis and its interpretation, antibiotic stewardship principles, and biomedical waste management practices.
  3. Innovative Teaching Methods:
    • For the 2023 batch, Peyton’s Method of teaching was implemented for Gram staining and compared with conventional teaching techniques. The findings of this comparison were presented in the monthly MEU meeting.
  4. Student Participation and Achievements:
    • We actively encourage student participation in academic competitions. Students from the 2021 batch participated in the “QUIZ COMPETITION” conducted in the Annual Conference of IAMM, Puducherry Chapter (2023), and secured both first and second prizes.
  5. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week:
    • The AMROR (Antimicrobial Resistance Operational Research) team conducts a variety of activities each year in November during AMR Awareness Week. These include hands-on training sessions for technicians and staff nurses on specimen collection and transport, as well as intercollegiate competitions for MBBS and nursing students in and around Karaikal.
  6. Public Awareness Initiatives – 2024:
    • During AMR Week 2024, our department organized a public awareness rally in Karaikal under the aegis of IAMM, Puducherry Chapter. An awareness talk was delivered to the public at the GH OPD, and pamphlets in Tamil on antimicrobial resistance were distributed.

Faculty Participation in conferences/ Workshops (2024 )

  1. Dr D Jeyakumari, Participated as a judge for oral presentations in the Annual conference of IAMM, Puducherry chapter at JIPMER, Pondicherry, April 7, 2024
  2. Dr Sevitha V, Senior Resident,
  3. Presented a paper on “Epidemiological analysis of dengue cases detected via NS1 Antigen and IgM antibody tests in Karaikal” in the CME on National Conclave on Vector Borne Diseases, conducted by AIIMS, Madurai on 18.10.2024
  4. Dr D Jeyakumari, Invited as a chairperson for the session on “One Health Approach” in the National conference of IAMM, at Pune, Nov 2024
  5. Dr D Jeyakumari delivered a talk on “Overview of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program” in the CME conducted at VMMC, in the year 2024
  6. Dr Sevitha V, Senior Resident, Presented a paper on “Neisseria gonorrhoea infection at secondary care centre in South India: a case series” in the International Conference on Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases, conducted by Infectious Diseases society of India in Chennai.
  7. Dr D Jeyakumari, invited to judge a poster presentation in the National Conference of 15th Biennial ISMM, held at SRMC, Porur, Chennai on 20 – 23rd February 2025
  8. Dr D Jeyakumari, invited to judge an oral presentations in the CME, under the aegis of IAMM, Puducherry chapter on April 5, 2025, at PIMS and DR Sevitha V, Senior resident presented a paper on “Effectiveness of KOH mount and inevitability of screening all pus aspirates to rule out fungal infections”.

Dr D Jeyakumari

Professor and Head

Dr D Jeyakumari

Position: Professor and Head
Phone: 9865587080
Email: kd0009@jipmer.ac.in
Categories: Microbiology

Research Gate :

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9976-7073

Administrative role:

  • Professor and Head of the Department of Microbiology
  • Officer In charge of Academic section, JIPMER Karaikal
  • Member of Anti ragging committee and core committee member of NTEP, JIPMER Karaikal
  • Member of Library committee.
 
General info

The Department of Microbiology, JIPMER, Karaikal, has been functional since June 2017. Since its inception, the faculty have played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of budding medical professionals. The department follows the Integrated MBBS Curriculum, introduced in 2016, and is currently engaged in training the eighth batch of MBBS students.

Our teaching programs go beyond conventional didactic lectures and include interactive student seminars, quiz programs, and integrated teaching sessions, both horizontal and vertical, in collaboration with various clinical departments.

During practical sessions, we emphasize small group teaching methodologies for training in staining techniques, as well as Objective Structured Practical Examinations (OSPE) with a focus on the collection, transport, processing, and interpretation of clinical samples. We have also conducted hands-on training sessions in clinical sample processing to enhance practical competencies. For staining exercises, we have successfully implemented Peyton’s Method of Teaching, which fosters step-wise learning.

Innovative educational strategies such as group learning versus individual learning and team-based revision have been adopted to promote active learning in Microbiology, and these have received positive feedback from students. We also encourage and support student participation in intercollegiate quiz competitions.

The department contributes significantly to the District Model Laboratory at Government Hospital, Karaikal, with faculty members participating in rotational duties, overseeing the various sections of the laboratory. The department has played a critical role during public health crises, such as cholera outbreaks and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our faculty are actively involved in research through ICMR student projects, GJ-STRAUS, and intramural research initiatives. Presently, our focus is on establishing a well-equipped laboratory infrastructure capable of performing specialized investigations, which will be of immense benefit to the rural population we serve.

Additionally, our AMRORT (Antimicrobial Resistance Operational Research Team) is currently implementing an ongoing AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance) project aimed at addressing the growing threat of antibiotic resistance in the region. Every year during AMR awareness week, we organize various public AMR awareness activities and

training to the staff nurses and lab technicians at GH Karaikal.

Academic

Academic

Since 2018, the department has trained six batches of MBBS students. Currently, the 2022 and 2023 batches are undergoing training in Microbiology.

The Department of Microbiology is actively involved in the undergraduate training program for MBBS students.

  • The focus is on building a strong foundation in microbiological principles and their clinical applications.
  • The curriculum is delivered through didactic lectures, practical sessions, interactive seminars, quizzes, and integrated teaching modules.
  • Emphasis is placed on hands-on training in diagnostic techniques, including specimen processing, staining, and culture methods, using structured approaches such as OSPE and Peyton’s method of teaching.
  • Innovative learning strategies such as group learning, individual tasks, and team-based revision are adopted to enhance student engagement and understanding.
  • Students are encouraged to participate in intercollegiate quiz competitions and academic events to broaden their learning horizons.
  1. In addition to academic instruction, the department encourages and guides students to participate in research activities such as the ICMR Short Term Studentship (STS) program and UGRMC

Intern Orientation

  • The department plays an active role in orienting interns on infection control practices, sample collection and transport, diagnostic microbiology, and the importance of antimicrobial stewardship.
Department Administration

Department Administration 

Professor & Head: Dr D. Jeyakumari

Senior Resident: DR Sevitha V

Technician: Mrs Sangeetha (On contract)

Stenographer: Mrs Episiboy

 

 

Administrative Assignments

Faculty Name Dr. Jeyakumari. D
Administrative role  

  • Professor and Head of the Department of Microbiology
  • Officer In charge of Academic section, JIPMER Karaikal
  • Member of Anti ragging committee and core committee member of NTEP, JIPMER Karaikal
  • Member of Library committee

 
Senior Resident Dr V Sevitha

Administrative role  

  • In charge of Department store
  • In charge of 2023 batch

 
Research

Research and Publications                                                  

Completed projects:

  1. Seroprevalence of COVID -19 in Karaikal region: Intramural project: 6 months; 2020: Fund provided: Rs 2, 45,000: PI: Dr D Jeyakumari & Co PI: Dr Preetam Mahajan, Dept of Community Medicine
  2. Antibiotic resistance pattern among clinically significant isolates in secondary care hospital and its correlation with WHO aware assessment tool: ICMR STS project: 2023: Fund: Rs 50,000: Guide: Dr R Priyadharshini, Dept of Pharmacology: Co – guides: Dr D Jeyakumari & Dr SR Swarna
  3. Antibiotic resistance pattern of aerobic bacterial isolates from patients with skin and soft tissue infections in Karaikal. ICMR STS project:2022: Fund Rs 50,000: Guide: Dr SR Swarna
  4. A study on intestinal parasitic infections among school children in Karaikal. ICMR STS project:2018: Fund: Rs 20,000: Guide: Dr SR Swarna
  5. Assessment of bacteriological quality of potable water in and around Karaikal region of Puducherry state: ICMR STS project: 2018: Fund: Rs 20,000 Guide: Dr D Jeyakumari
  6. Study on knowledge, attitude and practices of needle stick injuries among health care workers of our hospital: ICMR STS project: 2020: Fund: Rs 20,000 Guide: Dr D Jeyakumari
  7. Study on colonization of S.aureus and its role in eczematous skin disease: ICMR STS: 2021:Fund: Rs 20,000: Guide: Dr Department of Dermatology: Co guide: Dr D Jeyakumari

Ongoing Projects

  1. Effect of Strengthening the Antibiotic Surveillance System on the Antibiotic Susceptibility at JIPMER, Karaikal: Operational Research. (AMROR): 2018 – 2026. Intramural Non – funded project: PI: Dr SR Swarna & Co Invetigators: Dr Karthik Balajee, Dept of PSM & Dr D Jeyakumari
  2. COMPARISON OF EFFICACY OF CIPROFLOXACIN 0.3% VERSUS MOXIFLOXACIN 0.5% AS PREOPERATIVE PROPHYLAXIS IN CATARACT SURGERY: 2024 – 2026: Intramural project: Fund: Rs 85,000: PI: Dr Niruban, Dept of ophthalmology and Co-Investigator: Dr D Jeyakumari
  3. Microbial colonisation of ported peripheral venous catheters and their associated factors in the perioperative setting. An observational study. ICMR STS: Fund: Rs 50,000: 2025 -2027: Guide: Dr Balachander, Dept of Anaesthesia & Co guide: Dr D Jeyakumari, Dept of Microbiology
  4. Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria among the cultured isolates obtained from raw chicken samples in Puducherry and its correlation with WHO bacterial priority pathogen list and AWaRe assessment tool: ICMR STS: 2025 -2027: Fund: Rs 50,000: Guide: Dr Priyadharshini R, Dept of Pharmacology & Co -guide: Dr D Jeyakumari, Dept of Microbiology
  5. Prevalence and Phenotypic Characterization of Carbapenem Resistant Gram-negative bacteria from clinical isolates of a secondary care hospital. GJ STRAUS funded students project: Fund: Rs 10,000: Guide: Dr D Jeyakumari
  6. Impact of ‘add on’ laboratory testing from FNAC material in patients suspected tuberculous lymphadenitis in resource limited settings. GJ STRAUS funded students project: Fund: Rs 10,000: Guide: Dr Niraimathi, Dept of pathology & Co Guide: Dr D Jeyakumari.

Publications

  1. Duraipandian, M., & Duraipandian, J. (2018). A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON A PATTERN OF ANTIMICROBIAL DRUGS USAGE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL TAMILNADU. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol 8, (Issue1,), 1098 – 1106. 10.21608/MID.2023.196612.1473
  2. Ethirajulu, P., Duraipandian, J., Sankararaman, K., Paul, S., Vivekkumar, P., & Rathnamgiri, S. (2018). Determination of Susceptibility Determination of Pattern of Fosfomycin against Drug Resistant Bacteria Obtained from Non-Urinary Clinical Samples in a Tertiary Care Hospital, South India. Annals of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Vol 5(Issue 5), 367-372. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.21276/APALM.1737
  3. SR, Swarna., Stalin, S., T, B., Madasamy, B., & Duraipandian, J. (2018). Human nasal Rhinosporidiosis – A case report. Indian J Case Reports, 1-3.
  4. Sankararaman, K., Duraipandian, J., Ethirajlu, P., Sakthesh, J., & Madasamy, B. (2019). Seroprevalence of Rubella Immunity (IgG Antibody) among Female Health Care Workers of our Hospital in Southern India. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, 13(7), 10. https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2019/40961.12996
  5. SR, Swarna., Stalin, S., T, B., A, M., M, L., & Duraipandian, J. (2020). Diphtheria in adult – A case report. Indian J Case Reports, 1-3.
  6. Balaji, V. K., Ragunathan, L., Kannaiyan, K., & Duraipandian, J. (2023). Antifungal susceptibility testing of Malassezia spp isolated from patients with Pityriasis versicolor and healthy individuals. Microbes & Infectious Diseases,, Vol 4,(Issue 3), 988. https://doi.org/10.21608/MID.2023.196612.1473
  7. SR, Swarna., R, Vidyameena., T, Bharathi., & Duraipandian, J. (2023). Association between vaginal microbiota dysbiosis with asymptomatic UTI in pregnant woman and adverse pregnancy outcome- A case report. Indian Journal of Microbiology Research, 9(4), 299-303. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmr.2022.050
  8. Sathish, A., Balamurugan, I. D., Duraipandian, J., & AM, S. (2023). Estimation of Seroprevalence (IgG) of Hepatitis E virus Among Pregnant Women in South Chennai. International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research |, 6(1), 31-38. https://doi.org/PUBMED-National Library of Medicine ID-101739732 101739732

Monographs/Manuals/reports

  1. Vivekkumar, P., A, A., Arumugam, B., Duraipandian, J., & Sankararaman, K. (2022). A Descriptive Study on Antimicrobial Drugs Usage in a Tertiary Care Hospital (1st ed., pp. 111-120). Current Aspects in Pharmaceutical Research and Development. Vol 9: Chapter 12. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/caprd/v9/15370D ( one citation)

 

Services

Services

Patient Care Services:

The department of Microbiology provides the following services in the IDSP Laboratory, GH Karaikal.

S.NO LIST OF THE INVESTIGATIONS (2024 data) TOTAL NO OF SAMPLES TESTED
1 DENGUE NS1Ag[IgM] 5187
2 CHIKUNGUNYA[IgM] 16
3 TYPHOID FEVER [Widal & Blood Culture] 3134( BC :90)
4 LEPTOSPIROSIS NIL
5 WATER TESTING 1599
6 HBsAg TRUNAT 6249
7 HCV TRUNAT 6249
8 HEV,HAV NIL
9 SWINE FLU 142
10 Shigella Dysentery[stool culture] 08
11 SCRUB TYPHUS(RAPID CARD TEST) 145
12 Cholera[Hanging drop] 08
13 CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY

(Blood,Urine,Respiratory,Exudate, stool, pus Samples and Sterility test)

 3275
14. Mycology : Fungal culture at JIPMER academic campus 200
14 Others (RA Factor, CRP, ASLO) RA Factor-300

CRP –1344

ASLO –127
15 CORONO [CoViD-19] TRUNAT  

750

 

 

 

Notice board

NOTICE BOARD

Departmental Activities – Microbiology

  1. Orientation Program Demonstrations
    • During the orientation for every new MBBS batch, our department conducts live demonstrations on standard precautions, including hand hygiene, donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE), and biomedical waste management.
  2. Field Visit to IDSP Lab, GH Karaikal
    • As part of the PSM curriculum, students visit the IDSP Lab at Government Hospital, Karaikal. The visit includes demonstrations on drinking water analysis and its interpretation, antibiotic stewardship principles, and biomedical waste management practices.
  3. Innovative Teaching Methods:
    • For the 2023 batch, Peyton’s Method of teaching was implemented for Gram staining and compared with conventional teaching techniques. The findings of this comparison were presented in the monthly MEU meeting.
  4. Student Participation and Achievements:
    • We actively encourage student participation in academic competitions. Students from the 2021 batch participated in the “QUIZ COMPETITION” conducted in the Annual Conference of IAMM, Puducherry Chapter (2023), and secured both first and second prizes.
  5. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week:
    • The AMROR (Antimicrobial Resistance Operational Research) team conducts a variety of activities each year in November during AMR Awareness Week. These include hands-on training sessions for technicians and staff nurses on specimen collection and transport, as well as intercollegiate competitions for MBBS and nursing students in and around Karaikal.
  6. Public Awareness Initiatives – 2024:
    • During AMR Week 2024, our department organized a public awareness rally in Karaikal under the aegis of IAMM, Puducherry Chapter. An awareness talk was delivered to the public at the GH OPD, and pamphlets in Tamil on antimicrobial resistance were distributed.

Faculty Participation in conferences/ Workshops (2024 )

  1. Dr D Jeyakumari, Participated as a judge for oral presentations in the Annual conference of IAMM, Puducherry chapter at JIPMER, Pondicherry, April 7, 2024
  2. Dr Sevitha V, Senior Resident,
  3. Presented a paper on “Epidemiological analysis of dengue cases detected via NS1 Antigen and IgM antibody tests in Karaikal” in the CME on National Conclave on Vector Borne Diseases, conducted by AIIMS, Madurai on 18.10.2024
  4. Dr D Jeyakumari, Invited as a chairperson for the session on “One Health Approach” in the National conference of IAMM, at Pune, Nov 2024
  5. Dr D Jeyakumari delivered a talk on “Overview of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program” in the CME conducted at VMMC, in the year 2024
  6. Dr Sevitha V, Senior Resident, Presented a paper on “Neisseria gonorrhoea infection at secondary care centre in South India: a case series” in the International Conference on Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases, conducted by Infectious Diseases society of India in Chennai.
  7. Dr D Jeyakumari, invited to judge a poster presentation in the National Conference of 15th Biennial ISMM, held at SRMC, Porur, Chennai on 20 – 23rd February 2025
  8. Dr D Jeyakumari, invited to judge an oral presentations in the CME, under the aegis of IAMM, Puducherry chapter on April 5, 2025, at PIMS and DR Sevitha V, Senior resident presented a paper on “Effectiveness of KOH mount and inevitability of screening all pus aspirates to rule out fungal infections”.
Faculty

Dr D Jeyakumari

Professor and Head

Dr D Jeyakumari

Position: Professor and Head
Phone: 9865587080
Email: kd0009@jipmer.ac.in
Categories: Microbiology

Research Gate :

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9976-7073

Administrative role:

  • Professor and Head of the Department of Microbiology
  • Officer In charge of Academic section, JIPMER Karaikal
  • Member of Anti ragging committee and core committee member of NTEP, JIPMER Karaikal
  • Member of Library committee.
 

Contact Information

Address :
Department of Microbiology

JIPMER Karaikal Campus,
FCI Road,Kovilpathu,
Karaikal – 609 602.
Puducherry (U.T.)

Working hours :

Mon-Fri: 9 am to 4.30 pm

( Sat : 9 am to 01:00 pm)