Publications by authors named "U Ramakrishna"

Introduction: Congenital transformation zone (CTZ) of the uterine cervix is a non-neoplastic, rare condition resembling high-grade lesions on colposcopic examination which leads to diagnostic dilemmas.Case DescriptionA multiparous woman was screened for cervical cancer. Visual inspection using acetic acid was positive for which further evaluation with colposcopy was done.

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Litchi fruits are a nutritious and commercial crop in the Indian state of Bihar. Litchi fruit contains a toxin, methylene cyclopropyl-glycine (MCPG), which is known to be fatal by causing encephalitis-related deaths. This is especially harmful when consumed by malnourished children.

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2019 - Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCOV), enclosed large genome positive-sense RNA virus characterized by crown-like spikes that protrude from their surface, and have a distinctive replication strategy. The 2019-nCOV belongs to the Coronaviridae family, principally consists of virulent pathogens showing zoonotic property, has emerged as a pandemic outbreak with high mortality and high morbidity rate around the globe and no therapeutic vaccine or drugs against 2019-nCoV are discovered till now. In this study, methods and algorithms were used for sequence, structure analysis and molecular docking on M of 2019-nCOV.

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Background: Asialoglycoprotein receptor expression on hepatocytes has been associated with endocytosis, binding and uptake of hepatitis B virus. The role of asialoglycoprotein receptor in hepatitis B virus vertical transmission and its expression on placenta has not yet been studied.

Patients And Methods: Thirty-four HBsAg+ve and 13 healthy pregnant mothers along with their newborns were enrolled.

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Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium perfringens are two major bacteria that infect open wounds and delay the healing process. The rapid and progressive deterioration of soft tissue during S. aureus and C.

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