Diagnosis and epidemiology of rickettsial infections

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King George's Medical University

Principal Investigator

Dr. Mastan Singh

Professor, King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow

CO-Principal Investigator

Dr. Jyotsna Agarwal

Professor, King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Rajkumar Kalyan, Associate Professor, King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow

Project Overview

Weil Felix test can serve as an initial but not sole method to recognize and diagnose rickettsial diseases, as it lacks specificity. So, it may be used to assess the burden in the area and later on add other tests like ELISA or IFA, as these are more specific diagnostic tests. Further, our results also showed that if a patient tests positive for the more common endemic infections, we must test for rickettsiosis so that appropriate treatment could be administered.

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Funding Organization

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi

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Area of Research

Medical Sciences

Focus Area

Microbiology

Start Date

2013

End Date

2016

Status

Completed

Contact

drmastansingh@rediffmail.com;jyotsna_govil@yahoo.co.in;drrkkalyan1973@yahoo.co.in

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Filed : 00

Grant : 00

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