Publications by authors named "Beena Hemanth"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the rising prevalence of fungal infections in the maxillofacial area post-COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis through histopathological staining techniques.
- - Four types of stains—Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS), Alcian Blue, Safranin-O, and Gomori's Methenamine Silver (GMS)—were tested for their effectiveness on fungal smears, with a focus on the morphometric characteristics of various fungal organisms.
- - Results showed that Safranin-O was the most effective stain, providing superior clarity and detection of fungal structures compared to the other stains, highlighting its potential for aiding early diagnosis and reducing complications in orofacial fungal infections.
Aim: Optimization of Candida albicans growth and biofilm formation is essential for understanding the recalcitrance of this pathogen to advance functional analysis on hospital tools and material surfaces. Optimization and quantification of biofilm have always been a challenge using the conventional one variable at a time (OVAT) method. The present study uses central composite design-based response surface methodology for optimization of conditions to induce growth and biofilm formation in Candida albicans on polystyrene microtiter plates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFungal infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in renal transplant recipients. The causative agent and the risk factors differ depending on the period after the kidney transplant. Also the incidence varies according to the geographical area.
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