BHRI Department
Microbiology
Combating infection through science — from bacteria to viruses to antimicrobial resistance.
500+
Monthly Cultures
15+
Faculty & Lab Staff
24/7
Emergency Testing
BSL-2
Lab Compliance
Overview
About the
Department
- Biosafety Level 2 compliant microbiology laboratory
- Culture & sensitivity testing for bacterial and fungal infections
- TB diagnostics including Ziehl-Neelsen smear and CBNAAT/GeneXpert
- Serology for viral infections — HIV, HBV, HCV, dengue, malaria
- Antimicrobial resistance surveillance programme
The Department of Microbiology at BHRI is equipped for culture, identification, and sensitivity testing of bacterial, fungal, and parasitic pathogens. Serology, virology, and mycobacteriology services support clinical management of infectious diseases across all departments.
Services
What We Offer
Bacteriology
Culture, identification, and antibiotic sensitivity testing of bacterial pathogens.
Mycology
Fungal culture, KOH mount, and identification of fungal infections.
Virology & Serology
ELISA, RPR, Widal, dengue, and viral hepatitis serology.
Mycobacteriology (TB)
AFB smear, culture on LJ media, and molecular TB diagnostics.
Parasitology
Stool microscopy, malaria smear, and Kala-azar serology.
Infection Control
Hospital infection surveillance, antibiogram reporting, and outbreak investigation.
Microbiology
BHRI, Bodhgaya
Excellence
Defending Against Infection
Our Microbiology department provides rigorous training in the identification and management of infectious agents. From culture and sensitivity to serology and molecular diagnostics, we prepare clinicians to address infections effectively.
Infrastructure
Facilities & Equipment
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