Dr. Sheetal Sadashiv Bankar Reviews

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.

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 19-year-old college student returned from Thailand with high fever and rash. Dr. Bankar's serological testing confirmed dengue fever with secondary bacterial infection. Her coordinated care approach between microbiology and clinical teams resulted in complete recovery within two weeks without complications.

An immunosuppressed kidney transplant recipient developed recurrent fungal infections. Dr. Bankar identified a rare Candida auris strain through advanced MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Her antifungal susceptibility guidance enabled successful treatment where previous regimens had failed, with the patient stabilizing after 4 weeks.

A 55-year-old street vendor presented with chronic diarrhea and malnutrition. Dr. Bankar's stool culture revealed Cyclospora cayetanensis, uncommon in this region. Targeted antimicrobial therapy resolved symptoms within 10 days, dramatically improving the patient's quality of life and ability to work.

A newborn in NICU developed meningitis of unknown origin. Dr. Bankar's cerebrospinal fluid PCR testing identified Group B Streptococcus despite negative cultures. Her rapid diagnosis allowed precise antibiotic treatment, saving the infant who developed normally with no neurological sequelae.

A 63-year-old farmer with chronic lung disease presented with worsening respiratory symptoms. Dr. Bankar's bronchoalveolar lavage culture identified Nocardia asteroides complex. Her tailored long-term antibiotic regimen led to gradual improvement over 6 months, with the patient maintaining stability thereafter.

A 32-year-old homemaker from a low-income household presented with recurrent urinary infections. Dr. Bankar's extended culture workup revealed extended-spectrum beta-lactamase

A restaurant worker presented with food poisoning symptoms during a local outbreak. Dr. Bankar's stool culture identified Salmonella Enteritidis and traced it to a specific food handler. Her epidemiological work helped contain the outbreak while the patient recovered fully with supportive care within one week.

A 70-year-old with prosthetic joint infection had failed multiple treatments. Dr. Bankar's sonication of the explanted hardware grew Cutibacterium acnes that conventional cultures missed. Her diagnosis guided successful targeted therapy, enabling joint revision surgery with no recurrence.