Dr Harish Kumar K S
Professor & Head of Department in Medical Microbiology
Dr Harish Kumar K. S. is a professional in the field of Medical Microbiology with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Professor & Head of Department in Medical Microbiology at School of Medical Educa on, Centre for Professional and Advanced Studies, Gandhinagar, Kottayam, he has been actively involved in academic, research, and clinical endeavours.
Education - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Microbiology from Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, along with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Medical Microbiology from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala. Certificate Program in Health Science Educa on Technology conducted by Academic Staff College, Kerala University of Health Sciences.
Publications, Contribution to Textbooks and Peer-Reviewing Publications: - • Detection of colistin susceptibility in extended spectrum β lactamases positive Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli clinical isolates by broth disc elution method. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, April 2024, 12(4),
1203–1208.
https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20240844
- • Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus against clinically isolated Klebsiella pneumoniae: an in vitro study. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, April 2024 12(4), 1140–1146.
https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20240834 - • Anti-Staphylococcus aureus activity of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus acidophilus on clinical isolates- an in vitro study. Journal Medical Research
2024;10(1):20-26.
https://doi.org/ 10.31254/jmr.2024.10105
- • Study of Probiotic Activity of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus on Non-Escherichia coli Enterobacterales International Journal of Current Research and Review. 16(4), February, 01-10.
https://doi.org/10.31782/IJCRR.2024.16401 - • Estimation of Phagocytic activity by normal human peripheral blood mononuclear cells on various oral isolates of Candida species – An in-vitro study. Journal of Medical Science. February 2024.
http://dx.doi.org/10.20883/medical.e953 - • Influence of Urine on Antimicrobial Gradient and Disk Diffusion Susceptibility Testing of Co-trimoxazole, Fosfomycin, Norfloxacin and Nitrofurantoin against Urinary Escherichia coli. Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 24(2), 74–85.
https://doi.org/10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i2797
- • Assessment of minimum inhibitory concentration to vancomycin, tigecycline, linezolid, daptomycin, ceftaroline and mupirocin against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates by antibiotic gradient strips. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 13(2), 94–98.
https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20240380
- • Comparative Antimicrobial Activity of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus on Clinically Isolated Escherichia coli: An In vitro Study. Microbiology Research Journal International, 33(11-12), 68–79.
https://doi.org/10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i11-121418
- • Extracellular Enzymatic Activity of Candida Species Isolated from Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy and Its Correlation with Mucositis: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2023 Sep, Vol-
17(9): DC01-DC05.
https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2023/65554.18373
- • Phospholipase, proteinase, esterase and haemolytic activity of Candida species isolated from oral cavity and its antifungal susceptibility pattern. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2023;11:2476-82.
https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20232085 - • An in vitro study on comparative adherence of oral Candida albicans and non– albicans Candida to human buccal epithelial cells and its antifungal susceptibility pattern. International Journal of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2023,
10(6), 2125–2131.
https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20231691
- • Detection of polymyxin B resistance in Enterobacterales by broth disk elution method. International Journal of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2023
10(6), 2165–2170.
https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20231698
- • Antibacterial Activity of Silver, Gold and Amoxicillin-Silver Nanoparticles against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus - an invitro Study International Journal of Current Research and Review. 15(10), May 2023, 01-04.
https://doi.org/10.31782/IJCRR.2023.151001
- • An in vitro study of probiotic activity exhibited by Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus on oral isolates of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans . International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2023 11(6), 2062– 2067.
https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20231618Screening for Efflux Pump Mediated - • Screening for Efflux Pump Mediated Resistance in Enterobacterales by Acridine
Orange Agar Cartwheel Method. International Journal of Current Research and
Review. 15(9), May, 08-13.
https://doi.org/10.31782/IJCRR.2023.15902
- • Evaluation of Probiotic Effects of Lactobacilli on Mutans Streptococci: An In Vitro Study. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 2022 Oct 1;23(10):984-990. doi:
10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3414. PMID: 37073910.
- • Study of antimicrobial resistance profile and efflux mediated drug resistance in clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa detected by ethidium bromide-agar Cartwheel method. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences,
2022;10(12):2837-2841. DOI:
https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20223085
- • Prevalence of multidrug resistant uropathogen isolated from different age groups in
South-India: a cross-sectional study. International Journal of Research in Medical
Sciences, 2022;10:905-12. DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20220984
- • Molecular determination of van genes among clinical isolates of enterococci at a hospital setting. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2021 May;28(5):2895-2899. doi:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.02.022. Epub 2021 Feb 17. - • Determination of putative virulence factors among clinical isolates of enterococci isolated from a military hospital in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia.
International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2020 Nov;8(11):3860-3865.
DOI:
https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20204871.
- • Antifungal-prescribing pattern and attitude toward the treatment of oral candidiasis among dentists in and around Kothamangalam in Kerala: A survey published in "Indian Journal of Multidisciplinary Dentistry" Year: 2016 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 2 |
Page: 77-80.
https://www.ijmdent.com/text.asp?2016/6/2/77/197759
- • Infection Control- An Orthodontics Perspective: Indian Dentist Research & Review, July 2010.
- • Evolution of face and beauty through time: Indian Dentist Research & Review December 2009.
Textbook Chapters: - • Surgical Correction of Facial Deformities by Dr Varghese Mani. Chapter-01 Evolution of Face and Beauty through Time.
Peer-Reviewing - • Journal of Advances in Microbiology
- • Microbiology Research Journal International
- • Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
Professional Affiliation - • Life-member of Hospital Infection Society- India (HISI)
