Publications by authors named "K K Maurya"

Background: Monogenic diabetes often occurs as a result of single-gene mutations. The illness is minimally affected by environmental and behavioral factors, and it constitutes around one to five percent of all cases of diabetes.

Methods: Newborn diabetes mellitus (NDM) and maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) are the predominant causes of monogenic diabetes, accounting for a larger proportion of cases, while syndromic diabetes represents a smaller percentage.

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Introduction Dermatophytosis is a common infection of the skin, hair, and nails caused by dermatophytes, a group of filamentous fungi capable of digesting and obtaining nutrients from keratin. Dermatophytes comprise three important genera: , ,and This study aimed to analyze the antifungal susceptibility patterns of isolates using the epsilometer test (E-test) method. Material and methods This prospective observational study was conducted on clinically suspected cases of dermatophytosis.

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Introduction Chest infections represent a significant challenge in mechanically ventilated patients, often leading to adverse outcomes despite advancements in critical care. This prospective study was conducted in the intensive care unit of tertiary referral care, with objectives to assess chest infection prevalence, microbial profiles, and outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients through broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL) examination. Methodology This prospective study involved 38 patients aged 15 to 65 years who were receiving mechanical ventilation and underwent BAL.

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Phosphorus (P), a macronutrient, plays key roles in plant growth, development, and yield. Phosphate (Pi) transporters (PHTs) and PHOSPHATE1 (PHO1) are central to Pi acquisition and distribution. Potentially, PHO1 is also involved in signal transduction under low P.

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Unlabelled: Mycotoxins, a natural food contaminant, are secondary metabolites of fungi. Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and ochratoxin A (OTA) are two major mycotoxins found in various food commodities. These mycotoxins are hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic, cytotoxic, mutagenic and carcinogenic, thus they are a public health concern and their monitoring in food commodities is necessary.

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