Browsing Microbiology by Author "Fernando, S.S.N."

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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 ...
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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Aspergillus Species: An Emerging Pathogen in Onychomycosis among Diabetics

Wijesuriya, T.M.; Kottahachchi, J.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Bulugahapitiya, U.; Ranasinghe, K.N.P.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Weerasekara, M.M. (Wolters Kluwer- Medknow, 2015-11-04)

Introduction: Approximately, 33% patients with diabetes are afflicted with onychomycosis. In the past, nondermatophyte molds have been regarded as opportunistic pathogens; recently, Aspergillus species are considered as ...
Aspergillus Species: An Emerging Pathogen in Onychomycosis among Diabetics

Wijesuriya, T.M.; Kottahachchi, J.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Bulugahapitiya, U.; Rajasinghe, K.N.P.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Weerasekera, M.M. (Wolters Kluwer- Medknow, 2015-12)

Approximately, 33% patients with diabetes are afflicted with onychomycosis. In the past, nondermatophyte molds have been regarded as opportunistic pathogens; recently, Aspergillus species are considered as emerging pathogens ...
Bacterial Contamination of Anaesthetists Hands, Personal Mobile Phones and Wrist Watches used during Theatre Sessions

Gunasekara, T. D.C. P.; Kudavidanage, B. P.; Peelawattage, M.K.; Meedin, F.; Guruge, L. D.; Nanayakkara, G.; Nanayakkara, M.; Fernando, S.S.N. (2015-07-14)
Comparison of Three Skin Disinfectant Solutions Used for Skin Preparation Prior to Spinal and Epidural Anaesthetic Procedures in Parturients at De Soyza Maternity Hospital and Castle Street Hospital for Women

Kudavidanage, B.P.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Meedin, D.F.D.; Abayadeera, A. (2015-07-14)
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 ...
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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Evaluation of Bactericidai Effect of Three Antiseptics on Bacteria Isolated from Wounds

Kumara, D.U.A.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Kottahachchi, J.; Dissanayake, D.M.B.T.; Athukorala, G.I.D.D.A.D.; Chandrasiri, N.S.; Damayanthi, K.W.N.; Hemarathne, M.H.S.L.; Pathirana, A.A. (MA Healthcare Ltd., 2015-01)

• Objective: Antiseptics are widely used in wound management to prevent or treat wound infections due to their proven wound healing properties regardless of their cytotoxicity. The objective of thisstudy was to determine ...
Helicobacter pylori, Risk Factors and Resistance to Clarithromycin among Dyspeptic Patients in Patients in Sri Lanka

Fernando, S.S.N.; Ubayawardene, N.; Weerasekera, M.M.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Athukorale, D.; Weerasekera, D. (Global Research & Development Services, Bangkok, 2015-01-05)

Infection with H. pylori is considered a major cause of chronic gastritis peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. More than half of the world population is infected with H. pylori and a 70% prevalence has been reported ...
In Vitro Study to Determine Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Ayurvedic Preparations against Bacteria and Fungi Causing Superficial Skin Infections

Gomes, P.L.R.; Hewageegana, S.; Kottahachchi, J.; Athukorala, G.I.D.D.A.D.; Weerasekera, M.M.; Gunasekera, T.D.C.P.; Dissanayake, D.M.B.T.; Meedin, D.F.D.; Fernando, S.S.N. (2015-07-14)

The increasing antimicrobial resistance exhibited by microorganisms causing superficial skin infections has led to extensive research on the therapeutic potential of Ayurvedic preparations. Medicinal plants contain many ...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Hand Hygiene among Final Year Medical and Nursing Students at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Ariyaratne, M.H.J.D.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Weerasekara, M.M.; Kottahachchi, J.; Kudavidanage, B.P.; Fernando, S.S.N. (2015-07-14)

Effective hand hygiene is essential for reducing healthcare associated infections. However, compliance of healthcare workers to hand hygiene guidelines are reportedly poor. It is important therefore to instill adequate ...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Dengue Fever in a Suburban Community in Sri Lanka

Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Velathanthiri, V.G.N.S.; Weerasekara, M.M.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Peelawattage, M.; Guruge, D.; Fernando, S. (2015-07-14)

Dengue is a major public health concern in Sri Lanka. In the recent dengue epidemics, majority of cases of dengue were reported from the Colombo district. To determine the knowledge attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding ...
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 ...
Molecular Epidemiology of Leptospirosis in Western and Southern Provinces in Sri Lanka

Bandara, A.W.M.K.K.; Weerasekera, M.M.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Ranasinghe, K.N.P.; Marasinghe, M.G.C.P.; Dikmadugoda, N.; Jayalath, M.P.K.; Gunapala, A.; Fernando, S.S.N. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-04-01)

Objective: The present study investigated the molecular epidemiology of leptospirosis in selected provinces in Sri Lanka Methods: A prospective study was carried out between January 2013 to 2014. Adult patients with ...
Molecular Epidemiology, Serology and Clinical Presentation of Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka

Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Bandara, A.W.M.K.; Weerasekara, M.M.; Ranasinghe, K.N.P.; Marasinghe, C.; Fernando, S.S.N. (Global Research & Development Services, Bangkok, 2015-01-05)

Introduction: Leptospirosis is a major public health problem in Sri Lanka. Clinical presentation of leptospirosis has been shown to vary in different geographical locations and outbreaks, which could be associated with ...
Risk of Onychomycosis in Diabetic Patients in Colombo South Teaching Hospital

Wijesuriya, T.M.; Kottahachchi, J.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Bulugahapitiya, U.; Ranasinghe, K.N.P.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Weerasekera, M.M. (Endocrine Society of Sri Lanka, 2015-10-01)

INTRODUCTION: Onychomycosis accounts for about a half of all nail abnormalities. Approximately 33% patients with diabetes are suffering with onychomycosis. In Sri Lanka the prevalence of onychomycosis among diabetics is ...
Superficial Fungal Foot Infections: Aetiology and Risk Factors among Diabetic Patients in Sri Lanka

Weerasekera, M.M.; Wijesooriya, T.M.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P.; Bulugahapitiya, U.; Kottahachchi, J.; Fernando, S.S.N. (Global Research & Development Services, Bangkok, 2015-01-05)

Superficial fungal foot infection (SFFI) in diabetic patients increases the risk of developing serious sequlae such as the diabetic foot syndrome which may lead to limb amputation and other life threatening complications. ...

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