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Dr. Mustafa Afzal [MBBS, MD (Microbiology)]
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+91-8860606766 | +91-9910655125About Dr. Mustafa Afzal [MBBS, MD (Microbiology)]
Dr. Mustafa Afzal is Microbiologist and Currently Working as Consultant Microbiologist in the Lab Medicine Department at CARE Hospitals, Nampally, Hyderabad, India.
He is having more than 19 years of experience in the field of Microbiology.
He has completed his MBBS from Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad in 1997, MD (Medical Microbiology) from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad in 2007.
Profile Highlights :
- Dr. Afzal has strengthened his training with several specialised courses. He completed a Clinical Laboratory Accreditation Course (Internal Audit, NABL ISO 15189) in Bangalore in 2009, a Certificate Course on Neurological Infectious Diseases in Liverpool, UK in 2009, and a Diploma in Hospital Infection Control from the Health Protection Agency, Colindale, UK in 2011.
- Before his microbiology career at CARE Hospitals, he worked as Senior Registrar in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Medicity Hospitals, Hyderabad, from January 2000 to February 2003, and later as Senior Registrar with the Ministry of Health Services in Saudi Arabia. This clinical intensive care background gives him a practical understanding of how serious infections affect critically ill patients.
- Clinical microbiology is central to the accurate diagnosis and treatment of infections. Microbiologists identify bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites from patient samples, test antibiotic sensitivity to guide the right therapy, and lead hospital infection control programmes that reduce the spread of hospital-acquired and drug-resistant infections.
- Dr. Afzal has a strong research interest in Helicobacter pylori. His publications include a microbiological study of H. pylori in gastrointestinal disorders in the Journal of Medical Microbiology (2007), a genomics study of H. pylori in gastric carcinoma in the Journal of Gastroenterology (2008), and work on the relationship of the cagE gene of H. pylori to histopathological changes in gastric carcinoma.
Areas of Expertise :
- Clinical Microbiology
- Hospital Infection Control
- Laboratory Quality and Accreditation
- Infectious Disease Diagnostics
- Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity Testing
- Blood Culture Diagnostics
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Fungal Infection Diagnosis
- Viral Serology
- Tuberculosis Diagnostics
- Helicobacter pylori Testing
- Multidrug-resistant Organism Surveillance
- Central Nervous System Infection Diagnostics
- Urinary Tract Infection Diagnostics
List of Treatments
- Bacterial Culture and Sensitivity Testing
- Blood Culture Diagnostics
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Hospital Infection Control
- Fungal Infection Diagnosis
- Viral Serology
- Tuberculosis Diagnostics
- Helicobacter pylori Testing
- Multidrug-resistant Organism Surveillance
- Central Nervous System Infection Diagnostics
- Urinary Tract Infection Diagnostics
- Laboratory Quality Assurance
Work Experience
Currently Working as Consultant Microbiologist in the Lab Medicine Department at CARE Hospitals, Nampally, Hyderabad, India.
Past Experience :
- Senior Registrar, Medical Intensive Care Unit - Medicity Hospitals, Hyderabad (2000-2003)
- Senior Registrar - Ministry of Health Services, Saudi Arabia (2003)
Education & Training
- MBBS - Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, 1997
- MD (Medical Microbiology) - Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 2007
- Clinical Laboratory Accreditation Course (Internal Audit, NABL ISO 15189) - Bangalore, 2009
- Certificate Course on Neurological Infectious Diseases - Liverpool, UK, 2009
- Diploma in Hospital Infection Control - Health Protection Agency, Colindale, UK, 2011
Awards & Recognition
- Microbiological study of Helicobacter pylori in gastrointestinal disorders - Journal of Medical Microbiology (2007)
- Genomics study of H. pylori in gastric carcinoma - Journal of Gastroenterology (2008)
- Relationship of the cagE gene of H. pylori to histopathological changes in gastric carcinoma - Journal of Microbiology and Pathology
- Importance of the cagE gene of H. pylori in gastric carcinoma - Journal of Infectious Disease
Associated Hospitals
🏨 CARE Hospitals, Nampally, Hyderabad
Location
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CARE Hospitals, Nampally, Hyderabad, Exhibition Grounds Road, Nampally, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500001, India
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Mustafa Afzal practice?
Dr. Mustafa Afzal practises at CARE Hospitals, Nampally, Hyderabad, as Consultant Microbiologist in the Lab Medicine Department.
What does Dr. Mustafa Afzal specialise in?
He specialises in clinical microbiology, infection diagnostics and hospital infection control, with a research interest in Helicobacter pylori.
What are Dr. Mustafa Afzal's qualifications?
Dr. Mustafa Afzal holds an MBBS and an MD in Medical Microbiology, along with a Diploma in Hospital Infection Control from the UK.
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