Biography:
Dr. Navanitha Chandrasekaran is a dedicated Internal Medicine doctor at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), passionate about infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. She completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at AIMST University and Masters of Internal Medicine at UKM. Her research explores AmpC βlactamase hyperproducing Enterobacterales bloodstream infections, focusing on antibiotic outcomes and predictors of mortality. Beyond her clinical and research work, she is deeply committed to advancing antibiotic stewardship and improving patient care through continuous learning and leadership in the medical community.
Title : Clinical outcomes and choice of antibiotics in AmpC beta-lactamase hyperproducing Enterobacterales bacteremia: A single-centre study