M’lore: 3-Day National Workshop on Anaerobic Culture begins at Father Muller Medical College

By Anjali Rai
Pics by John V Tauro
Bellevision Media Network

Mangalore, 3 Apr 2014: A three-day national hands on workshop on anaerobic culture techniques titled, an encounter with anaerobes was inaugurated at Father Muller Medical College, here on Thursday April 3 morning.  It was organized by the microbiology department of Father Muller Medical College which will conclude on Saturday April 5 evening. 
 
Anaerobes are the bacteria which cannot survive in the presence of oxygen. They are the common cause of infections, some of which can be serious and life-threatening. Their role in causing serious infections like brain abscess, intra abdominal infections, and female genital tract infections is well documented. This subject sometimes has been overlooked. Experts are required in this field. It is the need of the hour to update the microbiologists about the developments in this field and familiarize them to anaerobic culture techniques.
 
K S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) Professor of surgery Dr Rajesh Ballal was the chief guest inaugurated the three-day national workshop knowledge centre hall of Father Muller Medical College here on Thursday morning.
 
Father Muller Charitable Institutions director Fr Patrick Rodrigues presided the programme.

 

 
Father Muller Medical College dean Dr Jayaprakash Alva, head of department of microbiology and organizing Committee chairperson Professor Dr Rekha, organizing secretary and microbiology Professor Dr Beena Antony were present at the dais.
 
 
Dr Ballal delivered the key note address, informing the participants about the clinical perspectives of Anaerobes.
 
 
Fr Patrick Rodrigues in his presidential address said, ‘In the last few years progress has been made in understanding the microbes; what they are and about their nature, making this knowledge available for the clinicians. The topic anaerobic culture techniques are of utmost importance,’ said Fr Rodrigues.
 
 
Talking about the positive response of the participants in the workshop of the similar kind which was organized 3 months ago, Fr Rodrigues said, ‘Microbiologists are really interested to enhance their knowledge. They try to know more and better things. With the tests they do and the reports they give they make their knowledge appropriate and useful for the clinicians,’ said Fr Rodrigues. He concluded by saying that the knowledge and experience the microbiologists gain during the 3-day hands on workshop will benefit the patients.
 
This unique and rare workshop is aimed at training the participants to impart concepts in anaerobiosis, to enable them to get exposed to various anaerobes and to provide practice oriented diagnostic techniques. The participants include senior faculty   and post graduates from many states of India.