Bilateral scrofuloderma: An incessant entity.

Scrofuloderma is most common presentation of cutaneous tuberculosis in India. A 15-years-old immunocompetent male presented with bilateral cervical necrotising lesions and was treated with ATTx9 months, without improvement. Patient was diagnosed with scrofuloderma and ZN staining revealed 2+acid-fast bacilli.

: A Review of Antibiogram Journey in Developing Countries.

Typhoid fever poses a significant health challenge in low- and middleincome countries (LMiCs), impacting millions of individuals across various age groups. Its prevalence is particularly pronounced in South Asia. Factors contributing to its transmission in South Asia include rapid unplanned urbanization, urban-rural disparities, provision of poor water and sanitation facilities, and open defecation.

Emergence of Monkeypox (MPX): A Close Relative of Small Pox During COVID-19 Era.

After the eradication of smallpox (SPX), a new zoonotic threat that can trigger outbreaks has emerged. It may be fatal during the COVID19 outbreak. Humanity continues to be threatened due to re-emergence of the outbreaks.

Comparative Evaluation of Three Phenotypic Tests-Carba NP, Modified Carba NP and Rapidec Carba NP Test for Rapid Detection of Carbapenem Resistance in Blood Culture Isolates of in an ICU Setting.

Background: To determine the antibiotic resistance pattern, the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) and carbapenem resistance in blood culture isolates of . Further, we evaluated and compared Carba NP, Modified Carba NP and a kit-based Rapidec Carba NP test to detect carbapenem resistance rapidly.

Methods: Twenty-six carbapenem-resistant strains and four susceptible strains were selected.

WITHDRAWN: Salmonella typhi: A Review of Antibiogram Journey in Developing Countries.

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Diagnostic Stewardship in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic.

A cluster of unknown acute pneumonia cases by a novel coronavirus signaled an outbreak in Wuhan province of China in December 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) initially declared COVID-19 as the global public health emergency on 30th January 2020 and subsequently a pandemic on March 11, 2020. It was also stated that the spread of COVID-19 may be interrupted by early detection, isolation, prompt treatment, and the implementation of a robust system to trace contacts.