SATHVIKA KAMARAJ

SATHVIKA KAMARAJ


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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27 February 2023 in Vaccines
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Vivek P. ChavdaVivek P. Chavda
Vivek P. Chavda
TMToshika Mishra
Toshika Mishra
SKSATHVIKA KAMARAJ
SATHVIKA KAMARAJ
SVSuneetha Vuppu
Suneetha Vuppu
OSOishani Sengupta
Oishani Sengupta
Lalitkumar VoraLalitkumar Vora
Lalitkumar Vora
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection is currently a great cause of concern for the healthcare sector around the globe. SARS-CoV-2 is an RNA virus that causes a serious infection that is associated with numerous adverse effects and multiple complications associated with different organs and systems during its pathogenic cycle in humans. Individuals affected by COVID-19, especially elderly populations and immunocompromised people, are greatly vulnerable to opportunistic fungal pathogens. Aspergillosis, invasive candidiasis, and mucormycosis are widespread fungal coinfections in COVID-19 patients. Other fungal infections that are rare but are exhibiting increased incidence in the current scenario include infections caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii, Histoplasma sp., Cryptococcus sp., etc. By producing virulent spores, these pathogens increase the severity of the disease and increase the morbidity and fatality rates in COVID-19 patients globally. These infections generally occur in patients recovering from COVID-19 infection, resulting in rehospitalization. Older and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of developing opportunistic fungal infections. This review focuses on understanding the opportunistic fungal infections prevalent in COVID-19 patients, especially elderly people. We have also highlighted the important preventive methods, diagnostic approaches, and prophylactic measures for fungal infections.

18 April 2024 in Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy
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SKSATHVIKA KAMARAJ
SATHVIKA KAMARAJ
TSThushar Suresh
Thushar Suresh
Suneetha VuppuSuneetha Vuppu
Suneetha Vuppu