Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology: Volume 40 (Issue 1 to Issues 4)

The Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology (IJMM) stands as a comprehensive resource in the field of medical microbiology and infectious diseases, welcoming contributions that range from foundational research to clinical trials. It is a versatile platform that covers a multitude of subfields in microbiology.

Focus and Scope:

IJMM provides extensive coverage in various domains, including:

1. Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Stewardship: Focused on surveillance of antimicrobial susceptibility in a variety of organisms, exploring mechanisms of action, resistance, interactions, and the role and effectiveness of antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospitals.
2. Clinical Microbiology: It delves deep into understanding the pathogenesis, virulence factors, clinical presentation, novel diagnostic methods, therapeutic options, and community health aspects regarding infectious diseases.
3. Emerging Infectious Diseases: It explores the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of newly emerging or resurging infections in humans, including zoonoses.
4. Medical Mycology and Mycobacteriology: This area is concentrated on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, drug susceptibility, therapy, immunology, vaccine development, and public health aspects of diseases in humans caused by fungi and mycobacteria.
5. Hospital Infection: Analysis, control, and prevention of various hospital-associated infections and novel methodologies to track them are covered under this domain.
6. Molecular Studies: It applies phenotypic, genotypic, and molecular techniques to study virulence, AMR genes, and microbial epidemiology.
7. Microbiome and Microbial Ecology in Health: This explores the normal microbiome and dysbiosis; structure of microbial ecosystems, their interaction with the environment, host, and each other, and their impact on health and disease treatment.
8. Immunology: The journal also addresses basic research in immunity and host cell responses to infections.
9. Vaccinology and Therapeutics: It emphasizes research in identifying vaccine targets, novel drug discovery, and therapeutics.

Types of Articles Published:

• Original Research
• Review Articles
• Systematic Reviews
• Meta-Analysis
• Clinical Trials
• Correspondence
• Case Reports
• Infectious Disease Grand Rounds

Multidisciplinary Approach:

IJMM is open to high-quality scientific content from dental and veterinary sciences, particularly those related to zoonotic illnesses, presenting an inclusive approach to interconnected domains.

Conclusion:

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology serves as a pivotal platform for scholars, clinicians, and researchers engaged in the expansive field of medical microbiology. Its commitment to multidisciplinary research and a wide spectrum of subfields ensures that it addresses various aspects of infectious diseases, from foundational studies to practical applications, thereby contributing significantly to the scientific community and public health at large.

Volume 40, Issue 1: Pages 1-178 (January–March 2022)

Volume 40, Issue 2: Pages 179-322 (April–June 2022)

Volume 40, Issue 3: Pages 323-472 (July–September 2022)

Volume 40, Issue 4: Pages 473-620 (October–December 2022)