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  Research Articles

  Trends in the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria causing clinical infections in Estonia

  K. Lõivukene, K. Kermes, E. Sepp, P. Naaber, R. Mändar, S. Kõljalg

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  25 Jan 2023

  13 ( 1 ) : E29 1-11
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  Research Articles

  Factors influencing patients’ willingness to test for COVID-19: a cross sectional study amongst non COVID-19 patients at the Teaching Hospital in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

  S. Kalpana, N. Suganthan, N. Rajeshkannan, A. Arasalingam, J. Nalayini

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  25 Jan 2023

  13 ( 1 ) : E30 1-11
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  Research Articles

  Knowledge, attitude and practices towards human papillomavirus infection, vaccination and cervical cancer among paramedical students at a Sri Lankan University

  H. S. Priyadarshani, S. Arunasalam, F. Noordeen

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  25 Jan 2023

  13 ( 1 ) : E31 1-10
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  Abstract proceedings

  Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology – 11^th Annual Conference and Scientific Sessions

  . Editors

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:1
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  Abstract proceedings

  Cerebrospinal nematodiasis in goats brought to the Veterinary Surgeon’s Office, Nallur, Jaffna: A retrospective study

  A. Briyangari

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:2
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  Abstract proceedings

  CMV retinitis in a T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia patient - a case report

  M. A. F. A. Akram, W. M. Asmir, H. Abeysekera, D. S. Gunasekara, K. B. D. Wimalaratne, S. Sumathipala

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:3
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  Abstract proceedings

  Occurrence of multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas species in freshwater ornamental fish and associated aquatic environment in Sri Lanka

  D. M. P. M. Dhanapala, K. L. N. Ananda, R. S. Kalupahana, A. W. Kalupahana, A. Silva-Fletcher, S. S. S. de S Jagoda

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:4
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  Abstract proceedings

  Occurrence of methicillin-resistant staphylococci in Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Peradeniya

  M. T. A. Manathunga, H. R. N. Jinadasa, D. R. A. Dissanayake

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:5
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  Abstract proceedings

  First aetiological evidence of infectious laryngotracheitis virus in Sri Lanka

  R. M. I. M. Rathnayake, N. De Silva, A. W. Kalupahana

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:6
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  Abstract proceedings

  Circulation of influenza viruses during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Central Province of Sri Lanka

  A. Shiyamalee, R. Muthugala, F. Noordeen

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:7
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  Abstract proceedings

  Detection of RIF and INH resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis using TaqMan-based real-time PCR assays: A preliminary study

  W. R. U. A. Bandara, J. M. P. S. Madamarandawala, D. Madegedara, D. N. Magana-Arachchi

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:8
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  Abstract proceedings

  Quality and quantity of RNA extracts and the correlation between gross RNA load and the Ct values in a real time RT-PCR used for the detection of SARS CoV-2

  S. R. M. Shihab, B. N. Iqbal, S. Arunasalam, F. Noordeen

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:9
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  Abstract proceedings

  Genomic elucidation of antibiotic resistance genes in Enterobacter spp. isolated from livestock waste in Kandy district Sri Lanka using nanopore sequencing

  L. R. L. S. Kumari, M. Siriwardhana, H. R. N. Jinadasa, W. R. P. Wijesinghe

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:10
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  Abstract proceedings

  Real-time Bst DNA polymerase-based assay for rapid diagnosis of acute leptospirosis

  R. Vijeyakumaran, A. K. U. I. Karunadasa, N. S. Rathnayake, R. M. V. V. Bandara, C. Nakajima, Y. Suzuki, N. Koizumi, C. D. Gamage

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:11
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  Abstract proceedings

  A pooled testing approach to COVID-19 screening by real time RT-PCR

  H. I. M. Sulthan, A. P. Pitawela, S. R. M. Shihab, B. N. Iqbal, F. Noordeen

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:12
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  Abstract proceedings

  Comparison of a rapid antigen test with a point of care rtRT-PCR for the detection of SARS CoV-2

  P. H. J. P. Punchihewa, B. N. Iqbal, S. R. M. Shihab, F. Noordeen

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:13
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  Abstract proceedings

  Cytotoxic effects of Carica papaya crude leaf extracts on Vero cells and C6/36 cells prior to testing antiviral activity of the extracts against dengue viral infections

  M. O. Galappaththi, A. M. S. B. Abeykoon, F. Noordeen

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:14
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  Abstract proceedings

  Larvicidal and ovicidal activity of Phyllanthus emblica (Nelli) leaf extract against dengue vectors, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus

  M. O. Galappaththi, A. A. Jabeer, F. Noordeen

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:15
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  Abstract proceedings

  Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical constituents of Plumbago zeylanica plant extracts

  H. G. M. Thenuka, K. A. D. H. Randula, N. M. Niroskhan, N. M. R. Arachchige, M. M. K. Peiris, D. N. A. W. Samarakoon

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:16
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  Abstract proceedings

  Antimicrobial activity of Atalantia ceylanica leaves against Escherichia coli and methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus

  K. A. N. L. Karunathilaka, D. M. A. R. Dissanayake, A. Pulojitha, K. Kaneshalingam, P. D. D. Madubhashani, H. D. Dealath, D. N. A. W. Samarakoon, D. I. Uluwaduge

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:17
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  Abstract proceedings

  Preliminary study to identify actinomycetes with antibacterial activity from soil samples around Kandy, Sri Lanka

  G. B. N. S. Bandara, T. M. I. U. K. Tennakoon

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:18
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  Abstract proceedings

  A preliminary study on the antibacterial efficacy of local hand rubs with different ingredients in Sri Lanka

  M. T. S. M. Perera, G. A. Samaraweera, W. S. R. Fernando, N. D. A. Wageesha, Nimanthi Jayathilaka, N. De Silva, P. D. V. M. Perera

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  31 Dec 2022

  12 : S4:19
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  Editorial

  Microbiology and infectious diseases in times of crisis

  Veranja Liyanapathirana

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  26 Oct 2022

  12 ( 2 ) : 1-2
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  Short Reports

  Knowledge and confidence on prescribing antibiotics among medical graduates from a Sri Lankan university

  C. Dalugama, K. Gamage

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  26 Oct 2022

  12 ( 2 ) : E28 1-6
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  Case Reports

  Molecular evidence of Legionella pneumophila associated lower respiratory tract infection in a COVID-19 suspected patient in Sri Lanka - A Case Report

  A. Shiyamalee, T. T. Pattiyakumbura, R. V. Muthugala, C. Herath, F. Noordeen

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  16 Sep 2022

  12 ( 2 ) : E27 1-4