Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases (SLJID) is an open access, peer-reviewed, biannual journal published by the Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (SSM). The Journal considers articles from all professional disciplines involved in the field of infectious diseases. The SLJID does not charge any article processing or publication fee.

The Journal has been in publication since 2011 and is included in the DOAJ since 2018.

Current Issue

Volume 11 - Issue 1 - 2021

Editorial

Editorial

Nilakshi Samaranayake
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30 Apr 2021

11 (1):1-2

Review Articles

Human stomach microbiota: Effects on health and disease

D. L. N. L. Ubhayawardana, S. S. N. Fernando, T. D. C. P. Gunasekara, G. G. Y. H. Weerasinghe, M. M. Weerasekera, D. D. Weerasekara
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30 Apr 2021

11 (1):3-12

Short Reports

Field evaluation of a commercially available COVID-19 rapid antigen test kit

V. R. Francis, M. A. R. V. Muthugala
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30 Apr 2021

11 (1):13-17
Difficulties encountered by health care workers with the use of N95 disposable masks and Elastomeric respirators during COVID 19 pandemic

Y. C. Waniganayake, H. K. D. K. Nadeeshani, P. S. L. S. Buddhadasa, G. K. Iresha., S. K. Jayatilleke
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30 Apr 2021

11 (1):18-22
Genomic DNA extraction and amplification of Leishmania donovani using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from archived, Giemsa- stained slides

A. Amarasinghe, D. Iddawela
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30 Apr 2021

11 (1):23-26
First report of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia diagnosed with DNA sequencing in post-renal transplant patients in Sri Lanka

D. Gunarathne, A Amarasinghe, S. Wickramasinghe, R. Morel
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30 Apr 2021

11 (1):27-31
Preliminary survey of knowledge, attitudes and practices among nurses regarding seasonal influenza and influenza vaccination

W. C. R. Fonseka, G. E. Ganhewa, K. P. B. Guneratne, A. S. Hapugalle, S. Nagarajah, B. C. V. Senaratna, K. M. Gunasekera
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30 Apr 2021

11 (1):32-37

Case Reports

Hyperpigmentation in a newborn: not to forget this common cause in tropical countries: a case report

J. Rajma, A. C. Arun
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30 Apr 2021

11 (1):38-41
A case report of fungemia due to Kodamea ohmeri

K. Prabhu, T. R. Chinniah
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30 Apr 2021

11 (1):42-46
Exophiala jeanselmei causing subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis in a healthy adult in Sri Lanka: A case report

P. G. R. I. S. Welagedara, L. S. M. Sigera, I. A. Liyanage, G. M. K. Bogammana, M. M. Abeykoon, P. I. Jayasekara
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30 Apr 2021

11 (1):47-51
Fusariosis in haematological malignancy – the skin is the clue… Experiences from the National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka: a case report

M. N. Jayawardena, S. H. C. K. De Silva, N. P. Madarasingha, M. Somathilake, S. Wanigasooriya, P. R. Chinthamani, L. S. M. Sigera, P. G. R. I. S. Welagedara, K. D. D. S. Wijeweera, P. G. R. U. M. Welagedara, Y. K. Perera, N. W. E. S. Nugahapola, U. E. Rathnayake, S. P. Gunasekera, P. I. Jayasekera
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30 Apr 2021

11 (1):52-57
‘Scarcity amidst plenty’- A rare combination of enterococcal pulmonary valve endocarditis in a young girl: A case report

T. M. R. Perera, A. M. B. W. M. R. N. N. Ekneligoda, N. S. Chandrasiri, Y. C. Waniganayake
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30 Apr 2021

11 (1):58-61

Indexes

Reviewers 2019 (September) - 2020 (December)

Vasanthi Thevanesam
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30 Apr 2021

11 (1):62

Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases

Current Issue

Volume 11 - Issue 1 - 2021

Editorial

Editorial

Review Articles

Human stomach microbiota: Effects on health and disease

Short Reports

Field evaluation of a commercially available COVID-19 rapid antigen test kit

Difficulties encountered by health care workers with the use of N95 disposable masks and Elastomeric respirators during COVID 19 pandemic

Genomic DNA extraction and amplification of Leishmania donovani using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from archived, Giemsa- stained slides

First report of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia diagnosed with DNA sequencing in post-renal transplant patients in Sri Lanka

Preliminary survey of knowledge, attitudes and practices among nurses regarding seasonal influenza and influenza vaccination

Case Reports

Hyperpigmentation in a newborn: not to forget this common cause in tropical countries: a case report

A case report of fungemia due to Kodamea ohmeri

Exophiala jeanselmei causing subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis in a healthy adult in Sri Lanka: A case report

Fusariosis in haematological malignancy – the skin is the clue… Experiences from the National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka: a case report

‘Scarcity amidst plenty’- A rare combination of enterococcal pulmonary valve endocarditis in a young girl: A case report

Indexes

Reviewers 2019 (September) - 2020 (December)

Conversations

Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases

Current Issue

Volume 11 - Issue 1 - 2021

Editorial

Editorial

Review Articles

Human stomach microbiota: Effects on health and disease

Short Reports

Field evaluation of a commercially available COVID-19 rapid antigen test kit

Difficulties encountered by health care workers with the use of N95 disposable masks and Elastomeric respirators during COVID 19 pandemic

Genomic DNA extraction and amplification of Leishmania donovani using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from archived, Giemsa- stained slides

First report of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia diagnosed with DNA sequencing in post-renal transplant patients in Sri Lanka

Preliminary survey of knowledge, attitudes and practices among nurses regarding seasonal influenza and influenza vaccination

Case Reports

Hyperpigmentation in a newborn: not to forget this common cause in tropical countries: a case report

A case report of fungemia due to Kodamea ohmeri

Exophiala jeanselmei causing subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis in a healthy adult in Sri Lanka: A case report

Fusariosis in haematological malignancy – the skin is the clue… Experiences from the National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka: a case report

‘Scarcity amidst plenty’- A rare combination of enterococcal pulmonary valve endocarditis in a young girl: A case report

Indexes

Reviewers 2019 (September) - 2020 (December)

‘Scarcity amidst plenty’- A rare combination of enterococcal pulmonary valve endocarditis in a young girl: A case report

Preliminary survey of knowledge, attitudes and practices among nurses regarding seasonal influenza and influenza vaccination

First report of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia diagnosed with DNA sequencing in post-renal transplant patients in Sri Lanka

Fusariosis in haematological malignancy – the skin is the clue… Experiences from the National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka: a case report

Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of hand hygiene among final year medical and nursing students at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Antimicrobial Nanoparticles: applications and mechanisms of action

A Review of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Sri Lanka

Conversations