Dr. Sheetal Sadashiv Bankar

An 8-year-old boy from an affluent urban family was admitted with mysterious neurological symptoms. Dr. Bankar's cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed West Nile virus,the first documented case in the region. Her rapid diagnosis enabled supportive care that prevented complications, with the child making a complete recovery within three weeks.

A 72-year-old retired teacher with diabetes presented with a non-healing foot ulcer. Dr. Bankar's wound culture identified a multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. She designed a novel combination therapy based on antimicrobial susceptibility testing, saving the patient from amputation with complete healing achieved after 8 weeks of treatment.

A 28-year-old pregnant tribal woman from a remote village showed unusual sepsis symptoms. Dr. Bankar identified Listeria monocytogenes through specialized blood culture techniques, enabling timely antibiotic treatment that protected both mother and fetus. The woman delivered a healthy baby at full term under continued monitoring.

A construction worker from Bihar presented with persistent cough and weight loss. While initial tests were negative, Dr. Bankar's meticulous sputum culture using liquid media eventually grew Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Her diagnosis initiated DOTs therapy, with the patient showing significant improvement within the first month of treatment.

A 45-year-old female factory worker from rural Jharkhand presented with recurrent fevers and fatigue. Dr. Bankar's advanced blood culture analysis identified a rare strain of Brucella melitensis, likely contracted from unpasteurized dairy. With targeted antibiotic therapy guided by precise sensitivity testing, the patient made a full recovery after 6 weeks, returning to work without relapse.