Balaji Veeraraghavan

Pan genome clustering identifies a novel mosaic prophage specific to Salmonella Enteritidis lineage associated with the invasive disease in India

Abstract Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis is a leading cause of bloodstream infections (BSIs), particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA). While typhoidal salmonellosis is well documented in South Asia, the burden and genomic characteristics of non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS)...

Optimizing adult pneumococcal vaccination in India: Evidence from serotype surveillance

Introduction: Pneumococcal disease, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae , is a major public health burden with high morbidity and mortality across all age groups in India. Limited adult pneumococcal vaccination policies, evolving serotype patterns, and delayed herd protection from...

Antibiotic development and a path to access in India

Antibiotic development has historically been concentrated in high-income countries. We discuss how India is emerging as an important centre for antimicrobial development, and the implications for global health and equity of access to life-saving therapies. India is emerging as an...