Publications by authors named "K Sravanthi"
The pioneering German physician and microbiologist Heinrich Hermann Robert Koch (1843-1910) made pivotal contributions to the field of bacteriology, significantly advancing the germ theory of disease. His groundbreaking research in identifying the causative agents of anthrax, tuberculosis, and cholera revolutionized medical science and public health. Koch's development of essential microbiological techniques, such as using agar for bacterial cultures and introducing the Petri dish, transformed laboratory practices.
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- - The study investigates the relationship between vitamin D levels and neonatal sepsis by comparing serum vitamin D in 30 term neonates with sepsis to 30 healthy neonates.
- - Results showed that neonates with sepsis had significantly lower vitamin D levels (16.0 ng/mL) than the control group (29.07 ng/mL), and certain clinical factors like mode of delivery and resuscitation needs differed between groups.
- - The findings suggest a strong link between vitamin D deficiency and increased severity of sepsis, indicating that low vitamin D may contribute to worse outcomes in affected neonates.
Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis (1818-1865) revolutionized medical practice through his introduction of antiseptic procedures. This breakthrough disrupted the chain of infection among new mothers and their infants, leading to dramatically reduced mortality rates from puerperal fever across continental Europe. Semmelweis faced significant resistance and disbelief when he argued through meticulous, empirically-based evidence that proper hand hygiene may prevent infection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDr. Anandibai Joshee, emerging from a patriarchal society in Maharashtra, India, stands as a trailblazer in the annals of medical history, not only as the first Indian woman to earn a degree in Western medicine but also as a fervent advocate for women's rights. This paper delves into her life, exploring her contributions to the medical field, her advocacy for women's education, and the cultural impact she left on both India and the international community.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Dengue is one of the most common vector-borne diseases in India, and it is transmitted by family mosquitoes. Hepatic injury is known to occur from dengue infection. Direct hepatotoxicity and deranged host immune responses to the virus are responsible for this hepatic dysfunction.
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