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Legionella pneumonia as a cause of atypical pneumonia in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka

Kottahachchi, J; Dissanayake, D.M.B.T; Athukorala, D (International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (IJMS), 2021)

Atypical pneumonia which contributes to an important proportion of community acquired pneumonia form of pneumonia is predominantly caused by Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1. This study was conducted to determine the ...

Group B Streptococcus colonisation and their antimicrobial susceptibility among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in tertiary care hospitals in the Western Province of Sri Lanka

Dilrukshi, G.N; Kottahachchi, J; Dissanayake, D.M.B.T (Tayler & Fransis, 2020)

The proportion of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonisation in pregnant women >35 weeks of gestation was 18% and 49% by culture and real-time PCR respectively in selected hospitals from the Western Province of Sri Lanka. ...

In-vitro evaluation of bactericidal activity of antiseptics and disinfectants commonly used in healthcare settings

Perera, K.C; Ekanayaka, S.K; Chandrasiri, N.S; Jayatilleke, K; Kottahachchi, J (2021)

Are the future nurses geared to protect themselves from blood borne viruses? A descriptive cross-sectional study from Sri Lanka

Piyumanthi, R.A.P; Isuruni, N.A.Y; Abeyrathne, G.N.U; Kottahachchi, J (International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2020)

Background: Nurses have a high risk of being exposed to blood borne viruses (BBV) during their day to day practices and knowledge on transmission is important. The objective was to describe the knowledge in a selected Nursing ...

Residual bioburden in reprocessed side-view endoscopes used for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Ubhayawardana, D. L. N. L; Kottahachchi, J; Weerasekera, M.M (2013)

Japanese encephalitis virus infection in an endemic area: hospital based study 1998 to 2000

Gunasekera, H.A.K.M; Senanayake, C.P; Mendis, L.; Sunil, Chandra N.P (2012)

The Gampaha Deputy Provincial Director of Health Services (DPDHS) division reported a large number of Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases during 1996 to 1997. Notified cases included unconfirmed and confirmed cases. A study ...

Role of NS1 antibodies in the pathogenesis of acute secondary dengue infection

Deshni Jayathilaka; Laksiri Gomes; Chandima Jeewandara; Geethal.S.Bandara Jayarathna; Dhanushka Herath; Pathum Asela Perera; Samitha Fernando; Ananda Wijewickrama; Clare S. Hardman; Graham S. Ogg; Gathsaurie Neelika Malavige (2018)

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus contamination of phlebotomy tourniquets and faucets

Abeywickrama, T.; Amarasinghe, K.; Wijerathne, S.; Dharmaratne, C.; Fernando, D.; Senaratna, B.C.; Gunasekera, H.A.K.M. (2018-03)

Introduction Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is transmitted through direct contact or fomites. The most important means of nosocomial spread is by hospital personnel. However, fomites are being ...

Evaluation of the impact of six different DNA extraction methods for the representation of the microbial community associated with human chronic wound infections using a gel‑based DNA profiling method

Dilhari, A.; Sampath, A.; Gunasekara, C.; Fernando, N.; Weerasekara, D.; Sissons, C.; McBain, A.; Weerasekera, M. (AMB Express, 2017)

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Enhanced antibacterial activity of TiO2 nanoparticle surface modified with Garcinia zeylanica extract

Senarathna, U.L.N.H.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Weerasekera, M.M.; Hewageegana, H.G.S.P.; Arachchi, N.D.H.; Siriwardena, H.D.; Jayaweera, P.M. (Chemistry Central Journal, 2017-01-12)

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Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis profiles of bacteria from the saliva of twenty four different individuals form clusters that showed no relationship to the yeasts present

Weerasekera, M.M.; Sissons, C.H.; Wong, L.; Anderson, S.A.; Holmes, A.R.; Cannon, R.D. (Archives of Oral Biology, 2017)

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Screening of beach sand for bacterial treasures - A preliminary approach

Joseph, T.T.; Abeygunawardena, S.I. (Proceedings of International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017)

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In-vitro Antibacterial Activity of Sri Lankan Traditional Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Extracts against Bacteria Causing Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

Godakumbura, P.I.; Kariyawasam, T.I.; Arachchi, P.M.; Fernando, N.; Premakumara, S. (Journal of Pharmacy Research, 2016)

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Antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles capped with crude extract of Garcinia zeylanica and garcinol

Wijekoon, H.P.S.K.; Ekanayaka, E.M.A.K.; Peiris, M.M.K.; Arachchi, N.D.H.; Palliyaguru, L.; Kumarasinghe, U.R.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Jayaweera, P.M. (Proceedings of the Scientific Sessions 2017 - FMS, USJP, 2015)

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Role of Skin Homing T Cells in Acute Dengue Infection

Malavige, G.N.; Ogg, G.S. (2015-10)

Dengue viral infections are one of the most important emerging vector borne diseases, infecting an estimated 390 million individuals annually, resulting in 96 million clinically apparent infections (1). A total of 70% of ...

Food Dependant Exercise Induced Anaphylaxis a Retrospective Study from 2 Allergy Clinics in Colombo, Sri Lanka

de Silva, N.R.; Dasanayake, W.M.D.K.; Karunatilleke, C.; Malavige, G.N. (BioMed Central, 2015)

The aetiology of anaphylaxis ranges from food, insect venom, drugs and various chemicals. Some individuals do not develop anaphylaxis with the offending agent unless ingestion is related temporally to physical exertion, ...

Management of Patients with Clinically Suspected Pyelonephritis in a Resource Poor Setting

Weerasekera, M.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Welgamage, T.; Premarathna, K.; Wijesuriya, T.M.; Ranasinghe, N. (Ceylon College of Physicians, Rajagiriya, 2015)

Background: This study aimed to determine the aetiology, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and the clinical response to antibiotics in pyelonephritis. Methods: Bacterial culture and ABST, clinical response and onset ...

Antifungal Activities of Selected Plant Extracts against Candida albicans and Candida parapslosis

Radhika, N.D.M.; Gunathilake, D.P.P.; Ragunathan, K.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Weerasekera, M.M.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Arawwawala, L.A.D.M.; Hewageegana, H.G.S.P. (National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences, Colombo 07., 2015-06-08)

Aqueous extracts and ethanolic extracts of dried stem bark of Pongamia pinnata (Magulkaranda), dried stem of Rubia cordifolia Linn (Welmadata), tender leaves of Jasminum officinale Linn(Jasmine), dried stem of Berberis ...

Diabetic Patients; Their Knowledge, Practices and Attitudes Regarding Oral Health

De Silva, D.T.N.; Edirisinghe, R.M.S.D.; Weerasekera, M.M.; Gunasekera, T.D.C.P.; Fernando, S.S.N. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-04-01)

Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding oral health among patients attending the diabetic clinic at Colombo South Teaching Hospital Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study among 427 ...

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Contamination of Phlebotomy Tourniquets and Faucets

Abeywickrama, T.; Amarasinghe, K.; Wijerathne, S.; Dharmaratne, C.; Fernando, D.; Gunasekara, K.M.; Senaratna, B.C.V. (2015)

Introduction and objectives: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is transmitted through direct contact or fomites. Carriage on hospital personnel is the most important means of nosocomial spread. However, ...

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