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Publikováno v:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, Vol 17, Iss 7, Pp 329-332 (2024)
Rationale: Lepromatous leprosy can have many atypical presentations, obscuring early diagnosis. We present a case of lepromatous leprosy, presenting with atypical features, which made a diagnostic dilemma. Patient concerns: A 48-year-old man presente
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/5f33447de8e74f508a8d826f27dce754
Autor:
Indeewarie E Gunaratna, Nilmini T G A Chandrasena, Murali Vallipuranathan, Ranjan Premaratna, Dileepa Ediriweera, Nilanthi R de Silva
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 18, Iss 8, p e0012343 (2024)
IntroductionSri Lanka implemented the National Programme for Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (NPELF) in its endemic regions in 2002. Five annual rounds of mass drug administration using the two-drug combination diethylcarbamazine (DEC) and albend
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/5d6df0cc0a694b43a8fc5b8fa0319ccc
Publikováno v:
BMC Medical Education, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2023)
Abstract Background The effectiveness of simulation-based training for skill acquisition is widely recognized. However, the impact of simulation-based procedural training (SBPT) on pre-clerkship medical students and the retention of procedural skills
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/d9e06d3edf2a42ec85949cfbe9745617
Autor:
Hansi Uduwawala, Aresha Manamperi, Gayana P S Gunaratna, Lilani Karunanayake, Arianna Ceruti, Ahmed Abd El Wahed, Lakkumar Fernando, Ranjan Premaratna, Menaka Hapugoda
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 19, Iss 3, p e0295287 (2024)
Leptospirosis is the most widespread zoonosis in the world. The disease is more prevalent in tropical regions where the majority of developing countries are located. Leptospirosis is considered a protean manifestation zoonosis with severity of the di
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/eadb9a2de35f4274a3602e3ae498d851
Autor:
Leonard Wanninayake, Gayathree de Abrew, Dinusha Logeshwaran, Chathurika Weerasinghe, Piyumi Gowinna, Sachith Mettananda, Ranjan Premaratna
Publikováno v:
BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-4 (2022)
Abstract Background Post-COVID-19 multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) has been increasingly recognized but fever with isolated tender cervical lymphadenitis as the initial presentation has been rarely reported. We present 2 female patients one a
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/b9c46372d8d6497792e1f864a839fd13
Publikováno v:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, Vol 15, Iss 5, Pp 206-212 (2022)
Objective: To assess public knowledge, practices and perceptions on typhus fevers in Sri Lanka. Methods: A descriptive study was done in four selected typhus- prone areas in Southern Sri Lanka. A mixed-method was employed using face-to-face interview
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/60fbb2eb9dff430abf94f0b483428a0e
Autor:
Dickowita Kankanamge Dilani Priyangika, Gayani Premawansa, Madura Adikari, Sharmila Thillainathan, Sunil Premawansa, Bernard Deepal Wanniarachchi Jayamanne, Ranjan Premaratna
Publikováno v:
BMC Research Notes, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-6 (2021)
Abstract Objectives Dengue viral infection is an ongoing epidemic in Sri Lanka, causing significant mortality and morbidity. A descriptive-analytical study was carried out using serologically confirmed Dengue patients during a 6 month period. The rel
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/194b3fe57b7b4bdba79dae702c07af4a
Autor:
Harsha Hapugaswatta, Pubudu Amarasena, Ranjan Premaratna, Kapila N. Seneviratne, Nimanthi Jayathilaka
Publikováno v:
Journal of Biomedical Science, Vol 27, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2020)
Abstract Background Dengue presents a wide clinical spectrum. Most patients recover following a self-limiting non-severe clinical course. A small proportion of patients progress to severe disease, mostly characterized by plasma leakage with or withou
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/73047663de834325b95217524d8969af
Autor:
Nayana Gunathilaka, Nilmini Chandrasena, Tharaka Wijerathna, Yoshito Fuji, Deepa Gunasekara, Ruwan Prasanna Gunatilaka, Ranjan Premaratna
Publikováno v:
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, Vol 2020 (2020)
Strongyloidiasis is caused by the nematode Strongyloides stercoralis which has the unique ability to reproduce and complete its entire life cycle within the human host through its autoinfection cycle. Diagnosis of this infection is important because
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/3b45cc6e738a41ddbea7e6ae838ec63e
Autor:
Chandana H. Mallawarachchi, T. G. A. Nilmini Chandrasena, Ranjan Premaratna, S. M. N. S. M. Mallawarachchi, Nilanthi R. de Silva
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-6 (2018)
Abstract Background Post-mass drug administration (MDA) surveillance during the lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination program in Sri Lanka, revealed the re-emergence of brugian filariasis after four decades. This study was done with the objectives of
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/d5a11ff7c7724e538f331f3883887799