Dr. J Mehrunnissa

Dr J Mehrunnissa is a Medical Microbiologist in Salem with 10 years of experience, currently associated with SKS Hospital and Postgraduate Medical Institute.

She holds an MD in Microbiology, and specialises in clinical microbiology, serology, molecular biology, and infection control.

Area of Expertise

Clinical Microbiology and Bacterial Culture

Dr J Mehrunnissa performs a bacterial culture using an automated system and uses a microscopy technique for an acid-fast bacillus.

Serology and Molecular Diagnostics

She uses an ELISA method for dengue serology and performs an RT-PCR swab test to detect a viral infection.

Mycology and Blood Culture Analysis

Dr Mehrunnissa performs a fungal culture and uses an automated blood culture system to diagnose a systemic infection.

Infection Control and Rapid Diagnostics

She evaluates a surveillance swab for hospital infection control and uses a rapid card test to detect a febrile illness, such as scrub typhus.

Hospital Associations

Dr J Mehrunnissa is currently associated with SKS Hospital and Postgraduate Medical Institute. Her past associations include Government Hospital, Edappadi.

Education

Dr J Mehrunnissa completed her MBBS and MD in Microbiology. She is a Certified Professional in Hospital Infection Control (CPHIC) recognised by the Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO).

She previously served as an Assistant Professor at Government Hospital, Edappadi. She has actively participated in research, presenting papers at HISICON and MICROCON.

She won the Best Paper Award at VIN BASIX in 2010 and has published her research in the National Journal of Basic Medical Sciences. She is fluent in English and Tamil.

Book an Appointment with Dr J Mehrunnissa, Medical Microbiologist in Salem

To consult Dr J Mehrunnissa for a blood culture analysis or a serological evaluation, visit SKS Hospital and Postgraduate Medical Institute. Check her availability and book online via HexaHealth today.