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A study on the bio-burden of doctors' and other health care workers' hands, stethoscopes and other medical devices in a Sri Lankan set up - Potential risk of nosocomial infections?

Thusharika, M.M.P.; Somasiri, D.A.D.H.; Athukorala, G.I.D.D.A.D.; Sunil-Chandra, N.P. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2003)

OBJECTIVE: To assess the potential risk of nosocomial infection DESIGN: Descriptive, prospective controlled study over a period of 17 days in November 2002. SETTING: Special care baby unit, labour room, surgical wards 1 ...
Evaluation of a rapid whole blood assay for testing dengue patients at point of care

Sunil-Chandra, N.P.; Karunasekera, E.W.S.; Somasiri, D.A.D.H.; Samarakoon, S.M.R.M.; Jayawardena, K.A.T.M.; Fernando, W.M.D.; Wijesooriya, W.R.P.L.I.; Garcia, M. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2004)

INTRODUCTION: Dengue is the most significant mosquito borne viral disease affecting nations from Asia to the Americas. Symptoms associated with dengue infection range in severity. . The presentation of disease is impacted ...
Lymphoedema management knowledge and practices among patients attending filariasis clinics in the Gampaha District, Sri Lanka

Chandrasena, T.G.A.N.; Premaratna, R.; de Silva, N.R. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2004)

INTRODUCTION: Little information is available on methods of treatment practiced by Sri Lankan patients with filarial lymphoedema. The burden of acute dermatolymphagioadenitis (ADLA) attacks in these patients is also unclear. ...
Physical disability and psychosocial impact associated with lymphoedema in patients attending filariasis clinics in the Colombo district.

Wijesinghe, R.; Ekanayake, S.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2005)

INTRODUCTION: Lymphatic filariasis is a leading cause of long-term disability and can lead to significant social and economic impact in affected individuals. OBJECTIVE: To describe the physical disability and psychosocial ...
A comparison of serological diagnostic techniques in Dengue fever

Gunasekera, H.A.K.M.; Senanayake, C.P.; Sunil-Chandra, N.P.; Mendis, L. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2005)

INTRODUCTION: The Dengue Duo IgM and IgG Rapid Strip test (PanBio Pvt. Ltd., Brisbane, Australia) is a commercially available immunochromatographic test. The Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS), ...
Molecular evidence of hantavirus infection among clinically suspected patients with hae-morrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS)

Muthugala, M.A.R.V.; Manamperi, A.A.P.S.; Gunasena, S.; Hapugoda, M.D.; Butch, G. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2013)

INTRODUCTION: Hantavirus disease is an emerging zoonotic viral infection with high fatality. Transmission is by inhalation of aerosols generated from virus contaminated rodent excreta. There are two major clinical forms, ...
Development of recombinant protein antigens using a bacterial expression system for the detection of anti-Chikungunya (CHIK) antibodies

Athapaththu, A.M.M.H.; Khanna, N.; Inouve, S.; Gunasena, S.; Abeyewickreme, W.; Hapugoda, M. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Laboratory confirmation of Chikungunya (CHIK) virus is very useful as clinical symptoms of CHIK can overlap with other diseases. Chikungunya virus specific antigen, which shows high specificity, ...
Randomized placebo-controlled trial of the efficacy of mebendazole polymorphs in the treatment of hookworm infections

Gunawardena, N.K.; Kumarendran, B.; Manamperi, N.H.; Senarathna, B.P.; Silva, M.; Pathmeswaran, A.; de Silva, N.R. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2013)

INTRODUCTION: Mebendazole has three polymorphic forms, identified as A, B and C. Animal studies and one previous study in humans have suggested that unlike polymorph C, polymorph A is ineffective in the treatment of hookworm ...
Comparison of clinical criteria and laboratory criteria used for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis

Mendis, K.H.C.; Dassanayake, K.M.M.P.; Kasturiratne, A.; Ginige, S. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2013)

OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of BV among women who present with vaginal discharge.To determine the usefulness of Amsel's clinics' criteria to diagnose BV by comparing it with the Nugent criteria, which is the ...
The effect of nutrition on immune response in active pulmonary Tuberculosis

Wijesuriya, M.T.W.; Weerasinghe, A. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2006)

INTRODUCTION: Studies identifying the active components of immune response against TB should consider the confounding effects of malnutrition and anaemia, which are known to impair cell-mediated immunity. OBJECTIVES: To ...
Exposure characteristics of patients presenting to an anti-rabies treatment unit

Pinidiyapathirage, M.J.; Wimalarathne, O.; Gunasekara, W.P.A.D. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2006)

OBJECTIVE: With increased availability, accessibility and safety of rabies post exposure treatment (PET), costs borne by the Government in the purchase of anti-rabies vaccines have increased dramatically. This study was ...
Study on Phlebotomine sand flies in selected areas in Sri Lanka

Senanayake, S.A.S.C.; Karunaweera, N.D.; Abeyewickreme, W. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2006)

Sandflies are the known vectors of disease leishmaniasis. Though there are three clinical entities (viceral, mucocutaneous and cutaneous),^.only cutaneous form of the disease is seen in Sri Lanka. Presence of sandflies ...
Geohelminthic infection in an estate child population in Sri Lanka: association with hygienic practices and eosinophil counts

Banneheke, B.M.H.A.; Gunawardane, D.M.D.E.A.; Pinidiyapathirage, M.J.; Ekanayake, S.; Withana, R.J.; Tilakaratne, W.D.T. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2006)

OBJECTIVES: To describe hygienic practices, prevalence of geohelminthic infections and its association with eosinophil counts among children. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in a tea plantation ...
Comparison of laboratory techniques for diagnosis of hookworm infections

Manamperi, N.H.; Anjalee, K.G.C.; Gunawardena, N.K.; Sudusinghe, H.; Nilaweera, T.H.W.T.; de Silva, N.R. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2011)

INTRODUCTION: Hookworm infection may be diagnosed by detection of eggs or culturing of larvae from stools. OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of modified Kato-Katz (K-K) technique, saline smears, Harada-Mori (H-M) and ...
Seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus in thalassaemic patients and patients who undergo long-term haemodialysis

Jayamaha, C.J.S.; Senanayake, C.P.; Manamperi, A.; Chandrasiri, P.; Karunanayake, L. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2009)

BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major global health problem. Multiple blood transfusions and long-term haemodialysis are associated with HCV transmission. OBJECTIVE: To determine the seroprevalence of HCV in ...
Detection of M. pneumoniae DNA and specific antibodies in relation to duration of illness

Wijesooriya, W.R.P.L.I.; Kok, T.W.; Perera, J.; Thilakarathna, Y.; Sunil-Chandra, N.P. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2009)

INTRODUCTION: M. pneumoniae is the causative agent of primary atypical pneumonia. Patients mount IgM and IgG antibody responses, which provide useful diagnostic markers. Tests for specific antibodies-and DMA amplification ...
Intestinal parasitic infections among a selected group of institutionalised psychiatric patients

Chandrasena, T.G.A.N.; Gunawardena, N.K.; Imbulpitiya, I.V.B.; Balasooriya, B.A.D.H.; Ariyarathna, W.P.H.; de Silva, N.R. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2009)

INTRODUCTION: Patients with chronic psychiatric illnesses are known to be at high risk of intestinal parasitic infections because of poor attention to sanitation and hygiene. OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of ...
Antimicrobial susceptibility of urinary isolates and prescribing practices of empirical antimicrobials in patients with urinary tract infection in a tertiary care hospital

Wijekoon, C.N.; Dassanayake, K.M.M.P.; Perera, W.P.M.H.; Pathmeswaran, A. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2009)

OBJECTIVE: Knowledge of local antimicrobial susceptibility is essential for prudent empiric therapy of urinary tract infection (DTI). We sought to describe antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in in-ward patients with UTI ...
Paired sera IgG test detects more Mycoplasma pneumonias infections than the single IgM test

Wijesooriya, W.R.P.L.I.; Kok, T.W.; Perera, J.; Thilakarathna, Y.; Sunil-Chandra, N.P. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2009)

INTRODUCTION: M. pneumoniae is the causative agent of primary atypical pneumonia. Patients mount an IgM and IgG antibody response, which are useful diagnostic markers. The single serum test for IgM specific antibodies may ...
Clinical and virological features of dengue in 2010

Hapugoda, M.D.; Manamperi, H.; Gunasena, S.; Athapaththu, A.M.M.H.; Premawansa, G.; Wellawaththage, C.; Jayarathna, T.D.S.S.; Abeyewickreme, W. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2011)

INTRODUCTION: Dengue is an important viral infection in Sri Lanka. All 4 serotypes co-circulate in Sri Lanka. OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical and virological features of dengue in 2010. DESIGN, SETTING AND METHODS: A ...

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