Senior Resident
PGIMER, CHANDIGARH, India
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Dr. Pragati, a highly skilled medical microbiologist, earned her M.D. in Medical Microbiology from PGIMER Chandigarh in 2019. Her comprehensive expertise spans with a keen focus on clinical microbiology.
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Dr. Pragati's academic contributions include being the first author of research papers published in reputable journals such as Anaerobe, where she reported on co-infections and novel diagnostic approaches in bacterial vaginosis. Her research also delves into the genomic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections. Her academic accolades include winning an IUSTI-IASSTD & AIDS Scholarship for her work on Atopobium vaginae and securing national recognition for her presentations at conferences like ASTICON.
Dr. Pragati has actively contributed to public health initiatives. She has created educational material on tuberculosis awareness, which is broadcast at AIIMS New Delhi. She has also organized and hosted multiple medical education events, including CME programs focused on tackling antimicrobial resistance and tuberculosis control.
Dr. Pragati's research on bacterial vaginosis (BV) focuses on identifying key microbial contributors to the condition, particularly Mycoplasma genitalium, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Atopobium vaginae. Her work emphasizes the importance of these pathogens in the pathogenesis of BV, with a special interest in Atopobium vaginae, a metronidazole-resistant anaerobe. This resistance highlights the challenge of treating BV, especially in recurrent cases.
Her thesis explored the roles of these bacteria, utilizing advanced molecular techniques such as PCR for detection. Dr. Pragati's research demonstrated that co-infection with Gardnerella vaginalis and Atopobium vaginae is a better predictor of BV than single infections, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the microbial dynamics involved. This work has significant clinical implications, particularly in improving the diagnostic accuracy and treatment strategies for BV.
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