MD Microbiology (Virology & Serology) — Thesis Title List
83 titles · instant objectives
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001
Diagnostic accuracy of Rodwell haematological scoring system for early detection of neonatal sepsis
Immunology & Serology
Prospective observational study
Outcome / Prognostic
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002
Diagnostic accuracy of C-reactive protein, procalcitonin and sepsis screen against blood culture in suspected neonatal sepsis
Immunology & Serology
Prospective analytical study
Outcome / Prognostic
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003
Serum procalcitonin and C-reactive protein as predictors of blood culture positivity in suspected bloodstream infection
Immunology & Serology
Retrospective record-based study
Association / Correlation
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004
Dengue NS1 antigen, IgM ELISA and RT-PCR in early diagnosis of dengue: a comparative evaluation
Virology
Prospective analytical study
Diagnostic Accuracy
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005
Dengue serotypes circulating in a tertiary care hospital and their association with disease severity
Virology
Prospective analytical study
Association / Correlation
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006
Seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus among pregnant women and its association with adverse outcomes
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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007
Occult hepatitis B infection among HBsAg-negative blood donors detected by anti-HBc and nucleic acid testing
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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008
Chikungunya and dengue co-infection among patients with acute febrile illness
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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009
Respiratory viral pathogens in children with severe acute respiratory infection detected by multiplex PCR
Virology
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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010
Human papillomavirus genotypes in cervical lesions and their association with cytological grade
Virology
Analytical cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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011
Cytomegalovirus DNAemia in renal transplant recipients and its association with graft function
Virology
Prospective observational study
Association / Correlation
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012
Rotavirus and norovirus in children under five with acute gastroenteritis after rotavirus vaccine introduction
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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013
Herpes simplex virus in cerebrospinal fluid of patients with acute encephalitis syndrome detected by PCR
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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014
HIV drug resistance mutations among patients failing first-line antiretroviral therapy
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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015
Measles and rubella IgM seropositivity among suspected cases of fever with rash
Virology
Retrospective record-based study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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016
Discordance between IgM ELISA and real-time PCR for scrub typhus in acute undifferentiated febrile illness
Immunology & Serology
Prospective analytical study
Diagnostic Accuracy
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017
Determination of a local optical density cut-off for scrub typhus IgM ELISA in a tertiary care hospital
Immunology & Serology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Diagnostic Accuracy
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018
Leptospira IgM ELISA versus microscopic agglutination test in patients with acute febrile illness
Immunology & Serology
Prospective analytical study
Diagnostic Accuracy
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019
Widal test versus Typhidot and blood culture in the diagnosis of enteric fever
Immunology & Serology
Prospective analytical study
Diagnostic Accuracy
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020
Antinuclear antibody patterns on indirect immunofluorescence and their correlation with line immunoassay
Immunology & Serology
Retrospective record-based study
Association / Correlation
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021
Brucella seroprevalence among animal handlers and patients with pyrexia of unknown origin
Immunology & Serology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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022
Anti-streptolysin O titres in children with suspected rheumatic fever and acute glomerulonephritis
Immunology & Serology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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023
Procalcitonin and presepsin in distinguishing bacterial sepsis from non-infectious systemic inflammation
Immunology & Serology
Prospective analytical study
Diagnostic Accuracy
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024
Syphilis serology by RPR and TPHA among antenatal women and blood donors
Immunology & Serology
Retrospective record-based study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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025
Hepatitis B vaccination response by anti-HBs titres among healthcare workers
Immunology & Serology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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026
HBV DNA load and HBeAg status in chronic hepatitis B and their association with liver enzymes and fibrosis scores
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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027
Hepatitis C virus genotype distribution and its association with viral load
Virology
Retrospective record-based study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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028
Hepatitis A virus IgM positivity among children and adolescents with acute viral hepatitis
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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029
Influenza A subtypes and influenza B among patients with influenza-like illness and SARI detected by real-time RT-PCR
Virology
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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030
Japanese encephalitis virus IgM in CSF and serum among children with acute encephalitis syndrome
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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031
Seroprevalence of TORCH infections among women with bad obstetric history
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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032
Enterovirus detection by RT-PCR in children with hand, foot and mouth disease and clinical correlation
Virology
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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033
Dengue IgM to IgG ratio in differentiating primary from secondary dengue infection and its association with severity
Immunology & Serology
Prospective analytical study
Association / Correlation
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034
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody and rheumatoid factor in rheumatoid arthritis and their association with disease activity
Immunology & Serology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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035
Total serum IgE and Aspergillus fumigatus-specific IgE in screening for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis among asthmatic patients
Immunology & Serology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Diagnostic Accuracy
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036
Complement C3, C4 and anti-dsDNA titres in systemic lupus erythematosus and their association with lupus nephritis
Immunology & Serology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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037
Seroprevalence of hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV infection among patients on maintenance haemodialysis
Immunology & Serology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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038
Rapid card tests versus ELISA for HIV, HBsAg and anti-HCV screening in a hospital laboratory
Immunology & Serology
Prospective analytical study
Diagnostic Accuracy
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039
HIV-1 viral load suppression among patients on dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy and factors associated with non-suppression
Virology
Retrospective record-based study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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040
Early infant diagnosis of HIV by DNA PCR among HIV-exposed infants and associated maternal and prophylaxis factors
Virology
Retrospective record-based study
Association / Correlation
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041
Hepatitis D antibody prevalence among HBsAg-positive patients and its association with liver disease severity
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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042
HCV viral load and sustained virological response 12 weeks after direct-acting antiviral therapy in chronic hepatitis C
Virology
Prospective observational study
Outcome / Prognostic
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043
Varicella-zoster virus IgG seroprevalence among healthcare workers and nursing students without vaccination history
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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044
Rubella IgG immunity among women of reproductive age attending preconception and antenatal clinics
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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045
Heterophile antibody test versus EBV viral capsid antigen IgM in suspected infectious mononucleosis
Virology
Prospective analytical study
Diagnostic Accuracy
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046
Adenovirus detection by real-time PCR in acute conjunctivitis and its clinical correlation
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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047
Herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2 detection by PCR in genital ulcer disease and comparison with Tzanck smear
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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048
Congenital cytomegalovirus infection detected by saliva real-time PCR among newborns admitted to the NICU
Virology
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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049
BK polyomavirus viruria and viraemia by quantitative PCR in renal transplant recipients and association with graft function
Virology
Prospective observational study
Association / Correlation
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050
Persistence of chikungunya IgM and its association with chronic post-chikungunya arthralgia
Virology
Prospective observational study
Association / Correlation
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051
HBsAg and HBeAg positivity among antenatal women and its implications for prevention of vertical transmission
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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052
Measles and rubella IgG seroprotection after two doses of MR vaccine among school children
Virology
Community-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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053
Hepatitis E virus IgM and HEV RNA in adults with acute viral hepatitis and acute-on-chronic liver failure
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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054
Chikungunya RT-PCR versus IgM ELISA in the early phase of acute febrile illness with arthralgia
Virology
Prospective analytical study
Diagnostic Accuracy
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055
Mumps IgM positivity among clinically suspected cases of parotitis and associated complications
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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056
ANCA by indirect immunofluorescence and PR3/MPO ELISA in patients with suspected small-vessel vasculitis
Immunology & Serology
Retrospective record-based study
Association / Correlation
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057
Anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA and total serum IgA in children with suspected coeliac disease
Immunology & Serology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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058
Serum IgG, IgA and IgM levels in children with recurrent infections and screening for primary antibody deficiency
Immunology & Serology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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059
Autoantibody profile (ANA, anti-smooth muscle and anti-LKM1) in patients with chronic liver disease of unknown aetiology
Immunology & Serology
Retrospective record-based study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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060
Weil-Felix test versus IgM ELISA in the diagnosis of rickettsial infections in acute febrile illness
Immunology & Serology
Prospective analytical study
Diagnostic Accuracy
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061
Reverse sequence (treponemal-first) versus traditional algorithm for serodiagnosis of syphilis
Immunology & Serology
Prospective analytical study
Comparative Study
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062
Serum ferritin as a marker of severity in dengue infection among hospitalised patients
Immunology & Serology
Prospective observational study
Association / Correlation
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063
Allergen-specific IgE profile by immunoblot in patients with allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma
Immunology & Serology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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064
Anti-dsDNA ELISA versus Crithidia luciliae immunofluorescence test in suspected systemic lupus erythematosus
Immunology & Serology
Prospective analytical study
Comparative Study
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065
HIV and syphilis co-infection among attendees of the sexually transmitted infection clinic and associated risk factors
Immunology & Serology
Retrospective record-based study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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066
Distribution of Leptospira serogroups by microscopic agglutination test among confirmed leptospirosis cases and their association with renal and hepatic involvement
Immunology & Serology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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067
Aetiological spectrum of acute undifferentiated febrile illness in adults using serological and molecular testing
Immunology & Serology
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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068
Seroprevalence of brucellosis by Rose Bengal plate test and IgG ELISA among livestock handlers and veterinary workers
Immunology & Serology
Community-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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069
Comparison of IgM ELISA and rapid immunochromatographic test for diagnosis of scrub typhus in adults with acute febrile illness
Immunology & Serology
Prospective analytical study
Comparative Study
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070
Leptospira IgM ELISA positivity and clinical spectrum among patients with acute febrile illness during the monsoon season
Immunology & Serology
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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071
Serum procalcitonin and presepsin in differentiating bacterial from non-bacterial causes of fever in hospitalised adults
Immunology & Serology
Prospective analytical study
Diagnostic Accuracy
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072
Serum interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein as predictors of complications in adult patients with scrub typhus
Immunology & Serology
Prospective analytical study
Association / Correlation
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073
Dengue NS1 antigen, IgM antibody and serotype distribution by RT-PCR among patients with acute dengue during the outbreak season
Virology
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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074
Zika virus RT-PCR positivity among febrile patients negative for dengue and chikungunya during the monsoon outbreak season
Virology
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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075
Human metapneumovirus infection among adults hospitalised with severe acute respiratory infection: clinical profile and viral co-detections by multiplex PCR
Virology
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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076
Occult hepatitis B infection detected by nucleic acid testing among HBsAg-negative patients on maintenance haemodialysis
Virology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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077
High-risk human papillomavirus genotypes in cervical samples and their correlation with Pap smear cytology findings
Virology
Prospective analytical study
Association / Correlation
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078
Epstein-Barr virus VCA IgA serology and plasma EBV DNA load in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma compared with controls
Immunology & Serology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Association / Correlation
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079
CD4 count trends and viral load suppression among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy and associated demographic factors
Immunology & Serology
Retrospective record-based study
Association / Correlation
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080
Frequency and clinical profile of dengue and leptospirosis co-infection among adults with acute febrile illness during the monsoon season
Immunology & Serology
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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081
Seasonal distribution of respiratory viruses by multiplex real-time PCR in children hospitalised with acute respiratory infection
Virology
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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082
Enteroviral aetiology by RT-PCR and molecular typing in patients with acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis during an outbreak
Virology
Prospective observational study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile
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083
Age-wise seroprevalence of Epstein-Barr virus VCA IgG and EBNA-1 IgG among children aged 1 to 15 years attending a tertiary care hospital
Immunology & Serology
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Clinical Spectrum / Profile