Recurrent/ recalcitrant infections are refractory to treatment
Drug Susceptibility testing offers an effective solution
Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST) done for the following anti fungal agents.
Trichophyton mentagrophytes
Recent trend: Two to four fold higher MICs of anti-fungal drugs observed in several strains of T. mentagrophytes, studied at our centre.
White Piedra
DERMATOPHYTE: TRICHOPHYTON spp.
MIXED ACREMONIUM spp. + PSEUDOMONAS (RECALCITRANT) INFECTION
Collection will be done by trained Microbiologist
Microscopic Examination of Slit Skin Smears from six different sites for Acid Fast Bacilli (BI/MI)
"Monitor Response to treatment over time"
*Actual Report from Dr. Miskeens Lab
Average BI of patient: (1.9)
Sites examined | AFB | B.I | M.I | Globii (+/-) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Right ear lobe | SEEN | 3 | 20% Viable | ++ |
Left ear lobe | SEEN | 2 | 20% Viable | + |
Elbow | SEEN | 0 | - | - |
Face Rt. Cheek | SEEN | 2 | 60% Viable | + |
Rt. Side of forehead | SEEN | 3 | 60% Viable | ++ |
Lt foot | SEEN | 1 | 20% Viable | None |
{All sample collections to be done by trained phlebotomists}
Andheri West - Opp. Shastri Nagar: Aston, 2nd Floor, Sundervan Complex, Opp. Union Bank, Above Mercedes Showroom, Andheri West
Thane West - Ghodbundar Road: Shop No 1/2/3, Ground Floor, Pride Park, Next to R - Mall, Opp. Lawkin Company, Ghodbunder Road, Thane West
Miskeen lab(Thane West): Nirmal Building, 1st Floor, Off. Dagdi Shala, Behind Amrapali Hotel, Near Gadkari Hall, Charai, Thane West
Mulund West: Shop No. 6, Runwal R Square, Near Runwal Anthurium, LBS Road, Mulund (W)
Ghatkopar: Shop No. 1, Chandrodaya Building, Jivdaya Lane, L.B.S. Marg, Ghatkopar (W)
Kalina: Unit 2F, 1st Floor, Central Plaza, Above Saraswat Bank, 166, CST Road, Kalina, Santacruz (E)
Khar West - S. V. Road: 6th Floor, Gupte House, 81 S.V. Road, Near Khar Police Station, Khar West
Marine Lines: Shop No. 23, Kakad Arcade, Opp. Liberty Cinema, Bombay Hospital Ave, New Marine Lines
Mumbai Central: 1st Floor, 4 Navjeevan Society, Dr. Dadasaheb Bhadkamkar Marg, Mumbai Central
Borivali West - LT Road: 3rd Floor, Vini Elegance, Above Tanishq, LT Road, Borivali West
Bhayander: 1st Floor, Kshitij, Above Raymond Showroom, Mira-Bhayandar Road, Bhayandar (E)
Kandivali: Shop No. 8/8A, Kalpavruksh Garden, New Link Road, Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali (W)
Malad: 104, Bhoomi Castle, Opp. Goregaon Sports Club, Link Road, Malad (W)
Dadar(E): Chitra Scan Centre, 172/A, Sanjeevane,Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Marg, Old BDD Chawl, Bhoiwada, Dadar (E)
Juhu: Ambika, Plot No. 54, Jai Hind CHS., 10th Rd, J.V.P.D Scheme, Above Biguine Saloon & Spa, Vile Parle (W)
Vashi - Sector 17: Shop No. 22, Raikar Bhavan, Sector 17, Near Navaratna Hotel, Vashi
Vasai: Ground Floor, Arunoday Chs. Ltd, Opp. St. Augustine's High School, Barampur, Vasai (W)
Ulhasnagar: Opp Block A/ 363, Kurla Camp, Nagsen Nagar, Near Ambedkar Udyan, Ulhasnagar – 4
Dadar: Dr Rohinton Tarapore Polyclinic, 800- Burjo Behram Bld, Jame Jamshed Road, Dadar Parsi Colony , Near Dadar T.T. Circle | Timing: Tuesdays Only, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
For Sample Collection:
Mon - Sat, 9:00 am To 6:00 pm
Call: (022) 6170 0000