Objective :

• Provide in-depth knowledge about the causative agents of infectious diseases to facilitate early diagnosis.
• Motivate students to develop self-learning skills, enabling them to become competent and independent learners.
• Enhance knowledge on the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections to minimize the burden on healthcare systems and improve patient outcomes by reducing morbidity and mortality.
• Raise awareness about bacterial drug resistance and promote the rational use of antibiotics to curb the emergence of resistant strains.
• Conduct fundamental and applied research aimed at benefiting the community.

Practical Hall & Laboratories:

1. Laboratory Size & Capacity
• Should accommodate 50 students per batch (for a 150-seat MBBS college, three batches are required).
• Minimum area: 1500–2000 sq. ft.
• Well-ventilated, well-lit, and with proper safety measures.

2. Essential Equipment & Infrastructure
Microscopy & Basic Equipment
• 50+ Binocular Microscopes (one per student).
• 1-2 Teaching Microscopes with projection capabilities.
• Glass Slides, Cover Slips, and Staining Racks for bacterial, fungal, and parasitic staining.

Culture & Incubation
• Bacteriological Incubator for microbial growth.
• Laminar Air Flow (Biosafety Cabinet) for aseptic work.
• Anaerobic Jar for anaerobic bacterial cultures.
• Refrigerator (4°C) & Deep Freezer (-20°C) for media and sample storage.

Sterilization & Disinfection
• Autoclave & Hot Air Oven for sterilization.
• Spirit Lamps & Bunsen Burners for flame sterilization.
• Disinfectant Solutions & Handwashing Stations for biosafety.

Media Preparation & Staining
• Culture Media (Nutrient Agar, MacConkey, Blood Agar, etc.)
• Gram Staining & Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) Staining Kits
• Sterile Petri Dishes, Test Tubes, Pipettes, and Loops

3. Safety & Waste Disposal
• Proper Ventilation & Fume Hood to handle stains and chemicals.
• Biohazard Waste Disposal System (separate bins for biological and chemical waste).
• Fire Extinguishers & First Aid Kit for emergency situations.

4. Teaching & Learning Resources
• Digital Microscope with Screen Projection for demonstrations.
• Illustrated Charts, Models & E-Learning Resources.
• Specimen Bank (slides of bacteria, fungi, parasites).

5. Practical Exercises for MBBS Students
• Microscopy: Identification of bacteria, fungi, and parasites.
• Staining Techniques: Gram staining, Acid-fast staining (AFB), etc.
• Culture Techniques: Streak plate method, antibiotic sensitivity testing.
• Serological Tests: Widal, VDRL, ELISA, Rapid antigen tests.
• Hand Hygiene & Aseptic Techniques: Infection control practices.

Instrument & Equipment :

Note: All equipment must be calibrated and maintained.

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