Name: Dr.

Megha Maheshwari
D.O.B.: 12.09.1978
Designation: Professor
Department: Microbiology
Official Address: Department of Microbiology
Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital,
Rohini, sector-6, New Delhi.

Residential Address: Flat No 218, Sector 23, Pocket 1, Rohini, New Delhi – 110085.
Mob No: 9953944819, 9643403624
Email: megha0gera51@gmail.com
Professional qualifications:
Qualification College Year of passing
MBBS Lady Hardinge Medical 2001
College, New Delhi
MD Maulana Azad Medical 2007
College, New Delhi

Work Experience
Post Held College Duration Nature of duties
Senior Resident M.A.M.C., New 3 years (Aug 2007 Diagnostic Lab work, teaching
Delhi – Aug 2010) MBBS, BDS, Nursing Students.
Participation in PG teaching,
organizing training programmes
Assistant Professor SGT Medical 11.11.10 to Diagnostic lab work and
College 10.11.14 teaching
Associate Faculty of 11.11.14 to Diagnostic lab work and
Professor Medicine and 10.11.17 teaching, supervision of MD
Health Sciences, and PhD thesis
SGT University
Professor Faculty of 11.11.17 to Diagnostic lab work and
Medicine and 19.12.18 teaching, supervision of MD
Health Sciences, and PhD thesis
SGT University
Professor Dr Baba Saheb 20.12.18 Teaching, Started new
 Ambedkar laboratories in the department,
Medical College Started COVID 19 RT-PCR lab
and Hospital

Member of various scientific committees

1. LM: IAMM No 2533
2. LM: IAMM (DC): No 150
3. LM: Indian Association of Medical Mycoplasmologist
Thesis done on: Detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children with community-acquired
lower respiratory tract infections.

Publications
1. In Press: Nikhil. Prevalence of Candida species isolated from Clinical Specimens. JK
Science
2. Sokhi A, Agarwal P, Maheshwari M, Chakravarti A. Detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae
Carbapenemase (KPC) Producing Enterobacteriaceae Isolates from Various Clinical
Samples in a Rural Health Setup. J. Pure Appl. Microbiol 2020;14(1): 397-401
3. Sharma S, Maheshwari M, Broor S et al. Clinico-Mycological Profile of Dermatophytosis
in a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India, Indian Journal of Public Health Research &
Development 2020; 11(1):791-796.
4. Meel P, Maheshwari M, Arora B, Malhotra V, Chakravarti A, Broor S, Meel M, Kaur
KP. Phenotypic detection of metallo-β-lactamase mediated carbapenem resistance in
gram negative bacilli of family enterobacteriaceae in a tertiary care hospital in North
India. Journal of Critical Reviews 2020;7(3):326-30.

5. Matlani M, Singhal A, Barat K, Maheshwari M, Singh R. Microbiological, Serological

and Molecular findings of malaria co-infections associated with Typhoid fever: A study
from tertiary care center in North India. IJHSC 2019;6(1):18-23.
6. S. Broor, S Parveen, M Maheshwari. Respiratory Syncytial virus infections in India:
epidemiology and need for vaccine. Ind J Med Microbiol 2018;36(4):458-.64
7. Malhotra VL, Maheshwari M, Devi LS. Seroprevalence of HBs antigen and antiHBs
antibodies in HCW in a tertiary care hospital in Delhi. IJHSC 2017;4(3):99-102.
8. Maheshwari M, Malhotra VL, Devi LS, Broor S. Prevalence of Inducible Clindamycin
Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus isolates in a peri-urban Hospital in Haryana. IJHSC
2017;4(2):57-61.
9. Maheshwari M, Devi LS, Yadav B, Jhamb P. Etiological characterization of abnormal
vaginal discharge in women of reproductive age group in a rural area of Haryana, India.
IJSR 2017;6(11):276-8.
10. Malhotra VL, Maheshwari M, Broor S, Devi LS. Profile of bacterial uropathogens and
their antibiotic susceptibility patterns in clinically suspected cases of urinary tract
infections in a rural hospital in Haryana, India. IJHSC 2016;3(1):14-18.
11. Akhtar S, Chattopadhya D, Sharma M, Maheshwari M, Broor S. detection of Methicillin
Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a rural hospital of Haryana by phenotypic and
genotypic methods. IJHSC2016;3(3):110-115.
12. Arora BB, Maheshwari M, Arora DR. Disseminated Histoplasmosis presenting as skin
nodules. BJMMR 2016;11(2):1-5.
13. Malhotra VL, Maheshwari M, Anatharaman L. Pacemaker lead endocarditis caused by
Aspergillus fumigatus. IJHSC 2015;2(2)152-155.
14. Maheshwari M, Broor S. Recent advances on Dengue diagnosis. IJHSC 2015;2(2):135-9.
15. Arora BB, Maheshwari M, Devgan N, Arora DR. Hydatid cyst of the ovary: a case
report. JMMCR 2015; DOI 10.1099/jmmcr.0.000042
16. Broor S, Maheshwari M. Update on Influenza AH1N1 pdm09 virus (swine flu). IJHSC
2015;2(1):51-56.
17. Broor S, Maheshwari M. Zika virus: an overview. IJHSC 2015;2(3):186-191.
18. Agarwal P, L. Sumitra Devi, Maheshwari M, Singhal S. “Efficacy of orientation training
on the knowledge of infection control practices among nursing staff in a periurban
hospital in North India” IJSR 2014;3(4):390-392.
19. Agarwal P, Maheshwari M. Profile of Bacterial Uropathogens And their Antibiotic
Susceptibility Patterns among Pregnant women in A Rural Setup of North India. Asian J
Med Clin Sci 2014;3(2):56-62.

20. Arora BB, Maheshwari M, Devgan N, Arora Dr. Prevalence of Trichomoniasis,

Candidiasis, Genital Herpes, Chlamydiasis and Actinomycosis among urban and rural
women of Haryana. Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, vol. 2014, Article ID
963812, 5 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/963812.
 21. Maheshwari M, Devi LS, Agarwal P, Malhotra V. Screening of health care workers for
nasal and hand carriage of multi-drug resistant bacteria. IJSR 2014;11:63-65
22. Arora BB, Maheshwari M, Devgan N, Arora DR. Disseminated Cryptococcosis in a
Pregnant women. SEAJCRR 2014;3(5):1020-24.
23. Devi LS, Maheshwari M. Speciation of Candida species isolated from clinical specimens
by using conventional methods and CHROM agar. IJSRP 2014;4(3):1-3.
24. Maheshwari M, Agarwal P, L. Sumitra Devi. Prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases
in pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in predominantly rural area in Haryana.
IJSR 2013;2(11):4543-454.
25. Arora DR, Maheshwari M, Arora D. Rapid point of care testing for detection of HIV and
Clinical Monitoring. ISRN AIDS 2013. Article ID 287269, 5 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/287269
26. Kaur R, Maheshwari M, Richa D. Invasive Aspergillus sinusitis in a young
immunocompetent host: Call for early diagnosis and treatment. Ann Trop Med Public
Health 2013;6:120-2

27. Kaur R, Maheshwari M. Hyperkeratotic warty skin lesion of foot caused by Fusaium
oxysporum. Ind J Dermatol 2013;58:159-160.
28. Kaur R, Gautam H, Maheshwari M, Goyal R, Bhalla P, Dewan R. Concurrent
Cryptococcal and Pneumocystis Pneumonia along with Pulmonary Tuberculosis in an
HIV-Positive Patient: Lessons Learned for Early Management. J Int Assoc Physicians
AIDS Care 2011;10(3):146-149.

29. Maheshwari M, Kumar S, Sethi GR, Bhalla P. Detection of Mycoplasma pneumonia in

children with lower respiratory tract infections. Trop Doc 2011; 41: 40–42
30. Kumar S, Maria A, Saigal SR, Maheshwari M. Mycoplasma pneumoniae as a cause of
non resolving pneumonia in a neonate. J Med Microbiol 2010;59:731-732.
31. Surinder K, Bineeta K, Megha M. Latex Particle agglutination test as an adjunct to
Bacterial meningitis. Ind J Med Microbiol 2007;25(4):395-7.

Conferences:
1. Attended online “E-Tropacon” on 28-29 December 2020 on “Emerging Parasitic
Zoonosis”
2. Participated as delegate in First Virtual Annual Congress of IAMM “E-MICROCON
2020” ON “ Surging Ahead with Clinical Microbiology in Current Challenging
Scenario from 8-11 December 2020
3. Attended IAMM Delhi – Chapter meet on 20/07/2019 and Judged a poster session

4. Attended National Conference on One Health-Anti Microbial resistance and

Diseases of Public Health Importance (Zoonotic Diseases) on 3rd July 2019 at
VMMC and SJH.
5. IAMM Delhi Chapter meet on 06, April 2019 at Max Healthcare Saket.
6. Attended HISI meet on “Infection prevention and Control in ambulatory care areas”
on 19th May 2018 at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi.
7. Attended academic meet of IAMM- Delhi Chapter on 21st April 2018 at LHMC,
New Delhi.
8. Attended HOSPIWASTECON-2018 at India Islamic cultural centre, New Delhi, on
26th and 27th March 2018.
9. Attended chapter meet of IAMM, Delhi Chapter, on 9/12/17 at India Habitat Centre
10. Attended IAMM- Delhi Chapter meet on 08/08/2015 at Sri Balaji action Medical
Institute
11. Attended 2nd chapter meet of IAMM, Delhi Chapter 2014 on “Invasive Candidiasis
in Indian ICU” held at Max super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi on 30th
August 2014.
12. Attended XXXVI National conference of Indian Association of Medical
Microbiologists ‘MICROCON 2012’ FROM 22 TO 27TH November 2012.
13. Second annual Conference on Future of Microbiology MICRO – D-CON 2010, 13
March 2010 at India Habitat Center.
14. 8th National Conference of Society for Indian Human and Animal Mycologists,
SIHAM 2010 from 4 – 6th March 2010.
15. Participated as faculty in “Training on strengthening of STI/RTI services for Medical
Officers” under NACP – III from 27th to 29th January 2010.
16. Attended Training on National Early Infant Diagnosis by HIV DNA PCR testing
organized by NACO on 21st July 2009.
 17. Update on Infectious Diseases held on 20-21 November 2008 at India Habitat
Center, New Delhi
18. Microbiology Update 2007 on Molecular approaches in Clinical Microbiology held
on 09.03. 2007 at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.
19. National conference on Infectious Diseases 2005, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital New
Delhi, held on 17th and 18th December 2005.
20. VII Annual Conference of Indian Association of Mycoplasmalogist, VP Chest
Institute, Delhi, 29.04.2005
21. XV INTERNATIONAL AIDS CONFERENCE 2004 (BANKOK) MAMC, DELHI
from 11th – 16th July 2004.
CME
1. Completed online course of “CBME- Microbiology” between April and July 2020
conducted by MEU India (regn no 2269)
2. Attended CME on “Influenza: Current Scenario in India” at FMHS, SGT University on
13th March 2019
3. Attended CME on “Influenza: Current Scenario in India” at FMHS, SGT University on
13/03/2019
4. Attended CME on Cancer Cervix: Awareness and Prevention on 12th May 2018 at SGT
University Gurugram
5. Attended CME on Tumor pathology- An update on 16th April, 2018 at SGT University
6. Attended and organized CME on Anti microbial surveillance at SGT Medical College, on
11th april, 2018.
7. Attended and organized CME on HIV/AIDS at SGT Medical College, on 9th September,
2017.
8. Delivered lecture on OSPE and Integrated teaching in Teachers training Programme in
SGT Medical College from 25th to27th September 2015.
9. Attended CME on  ‘Modern technology to combat Vector borne diseases: reducing
morbidity & mortality’ on 20th September 2014 at the Mandala Hall, Jyapee Siddhartha
Hotel, West Patel Nagar, N. Delhi
10. Attended the CME on Autoimmune disorders: the continuing dilemma held at GB pant
Hospital on 10th December 2011.
WORKSHOPS
 1. Resource faculty in CISP II held from 9-10, September 2020, at Dr BSA Medical College
and Hospital under the aegis of MAMC, New Delhi
2. Attended MCI CISP 11 Online workshop conducted by MAMC regional Centre from 16-
17 July, 2020.
3. Participated in Curriculum Implementation Support Programme held from 29th April to 1st
May, 2019 at BSAMCH under aegis of RC.
4. National workshop on Healthcare Waste Management, Environmental and Occupational
SafetyHWME-OS-2019) on 25-26 April 2019 at India International centre.
5. Attended 3rd Revised Basic Course workshop and AT-COM from 7-10 August 2018 at
FMHS, SGT University under supervision of MCI observer Dr. Devendra Mishra,
Professor, Paediatrics MAMC.
6. Attended National Healthcare Waste Management cum Conference
“HOSPIWASTECON – 2018” at India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi on 26th and
27th March, 2018.
7. Participated in “ Basic Course workshop in Medical Education Technologies” under
supervision of MCI Regional Centre in Medical education ( observer: Dr. MK Daga),
Maulana Azad Medical College, SGT from 22-25 September, 2014.
8. Participated in Zonal Task Workshop on the Involvement of Medical Colleges in RNTCP
held on 20th and 21st September 2013 at RP Medical College, Tanda.Participated in Zonal
Task Workshop on the Involvement of Medical Colleges in RNTCP held on 14th and 15th
September 2011 at Maulana Azad Medical College.
9. Workshop on “Hospital Infection Control Practices” in MICRO-D-CON 2010, organized
by Lady Hardinge Medical College on 12th March 2010.
10. 15th mini workshop (Capsule Course on Educational Science Technology) held from
06.02.08 – 08.02.08 by National Teachers Training Center, Dept of Medical Education,
Maulana Azad Medical College.
11. VII Annual Workshop of Indian Association of Mycoplasmalogist, VP Chest Institute,
Delhi, on 28.04.2005
12.

Posters presented
 1. “Mycoplasma pneumoniae as a cause of non resolving pneumonia in neonate” at
Indian Association of Medical Microbiologist. Delhi Chapter held on 09.09.06.
2. Presented poster entitled “ Hyperkeratotic warty skin lesion of foot caused by
Fusarium spp. in 8th National Conference of Society for Indian Human and Animal
Mycologists. SIHAM 2010 held from 4th – 6th March 2010.
3.

Paper Presented:
1. Co author in paper presented “Application of Polymerase Chain Reaction for
Mycoplasma pneumoniae detection in community – acquired lower respiratory tract
infections” – Microcon 2006, Nagpur.
2. Antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli obtained from septic versus clean wards
of the department of obstetrics and gynaecology. – In Third Triennial conference of the
academy of Clinical Microbiologists & Pre conference seminar on infectious diseases and
epidemics, August 2005, Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, India.

Thesis supervised

Supervisor for PhD thesis

1. In Vitro study of synergistic effect of herbal preparation and antibiotics against multidrug
resistant Klebsiella pneumonia isolated from clinical samples

2. Isolation, Identification and antifungal susceptibility testing of dermatophytes from

clinical samples
3. Phenotypic and genotypic detection of carbapenem resistant clinical isolates of
Enterobacteriaceae.

Supervisor for MSc thesis

1 Comparative analysis of Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) and Enzyme Linked
Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for detection of NS1 Antigen, IgM and IgG
antibodies in patients suspected of dengue fever

Co supervisor for PhD thesis

 1. The comparative study of efficacy of Ziehl Neelsen staining, Auramine staining and
Gene Expert (CBNAAT) for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis.
2. Antibiogram & Detection of KPCs in GNB among the isolates from patients admitted
in a tertiary care hospital
3. Prevalence of Amp - C β lactamase in Gram -ve Bacilli in tertiary care Hospital
4. Comparison of conventional methods, CHROM agar and MALDI_TOF for speciation
of Candida isolates isolated from clinical specimens

Co supervisor for MD thesis

1. Prevalence of vaginitis in preterm labour and its effects on Fetomaternal outcome
2. Clinic-mycological study of dermatophytosis with phenotypic speciation and
antifungal sensitivity in a tertiary care hospital in Gurugram, Haryana
3. Phenotypic speciation of clinical isolates of candida and their antifungal susceptibility
testing.
4. Study of In-vitro sensitivity pattern of clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus with
special reference to MRSA

Co supervisor for MDS thesis

1 Comparative evaluation of microbial accumulation of periodontal pathogens on PTFE
suture and silk suture following periodontal flap surgery.

Ongoing research projects

1. Probiotics and their multifaceted use in dentistry: an in vitro study
2. Interobserver variation in interpretation of Gram stained smears for detection of Bacterial
vaginosis.
3. Detection of biofilm production in coagulase negative Staphylococcus isolated from
clinical samples.
4. Identification and antifungal susceptibility testing of Candida spp isolated from stool
samples.
5. Comparison of different commercial assays for detection of antibodies in patients of
Enteric fever

Administrative responsibilities

1. Member of Hospital Infection Control Committee

2. Joint editor of Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Care published by SGT
University
3. Member of institutional cultural committee
4. In-charge of Postgraduate Teaching (MD and MSc.)
5. Examiner for various Exams like MBBS, BDS, MSc Medical Microbiology
6. External expert for recruitment of Assistant Professor
7. MCI assessor for MBBS and MD courses
8. Member publication cell of SGT University
9. Member Biomedical Research Council of SGT University
10. Head of Department, department of microbiology, BSAMCH
11. Curriculum Committee Member, BSAMCH
12. Member MEU, BSAMCH