Publications by authors named "S E Mallikarjuna"

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  • The study investigates the prevalence of rabies transmission through animal bites in an urban setting, focusing on community-based data and misconceptions among patients.
  • Conducted over one year at an Urban Health Training Centre, the research recorded around 400 animal bite incident cases, primarily involving dog bites, with a significant male predominance and most victims aged 11-20 years.
  • Findings reveal poor awareness about wound care and vaccinations, as only 35% of severe bite cases received the necessary anti-rabies vaccine, highlighting the need for better public education on rabies prevention and treatment.
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Soil microbiomes continue to evolve and shape the human microbiota according to external anthropogenic and climate change effects. Ancient microbes are being exposed as a result of glacier melting, soil erosion and poor agricultural practices. Soil microbes subtly regulate greenhouse gas emissions and undergo profound alterations due to poor soil maintenance.

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Intraoperative airway obstruction is a nightmare for anesthesiologists, especially in head and neck surgeries. Due to the proximity of airway and surgical area, it will be difficult for anesthesiologists for the airway access. There are many causes of intraoperative airway obstruction.

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Neurofibromatosis type I is a genetic autosomal dominant disorder with multisystem involvement and is particularly challenging for the anesthesiologist in emergency surgery. The presence of neurofibromas can cause airway difficulty, make delivery of gases difficult, and blood pressure variations during general anesthesia. Regional anesthesia becomes challenging due to the presence of spinal and intracranial tumors, and in undiagnosed situations, it becomes tricky.

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