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Variation of Vectorial Capacity and Life History Traits of Aedes aegypti; Main Vector for Dengue Transmission with Larval Diet Concentration
(2019)Vectorial capacity (VC) is the number of new infections disseminated per case per day by an insect vector. There are several attempts define the VC of disease vectors. Mathematical approximation using different biological ... -
Bionomics of Leishmaniasis Vector Sand Flies (Psychodidae:Phlebotominae) in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka
(2019)Sand flies are responsible for the transmission of leishmaniasis, a disease caused by protozoan parasites of genus Leishmania. Control of the sand fly populations in disease endemic areas is a critical step in the effective ... -
Species Composition of Medically Important Mosquitoes in Selected Areas of Kurunegala, Gampaha, Kegalle and Kandy Districts in Sri Lanka
(2019)Mosquito borne diseases are one of major health problems in almost all tropical and subtropical countries including Sri Lanka. Knowledge on breeding places and the larval distribution are important parameters for risk ... -
Study on Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Potential of Barringtonia asiatica Seed Kernel against MCF-7 Cell Line
(2019)Breast cancer is the commonest carcinoma among women worldwide and the crude breast cancer incidence in Sri Lanka is 19 per 100,000 population, which is on the rise in the younger age groups due to increased life expectancy ... -
Does Resistant Starch Content Vary with Processing? : A Study with Selected Traditional Rice Varieties of Sri Lanka
(2019)Resistant starch (RS) includes starch and its degradation products that resist digestion in humans and confer many health benefits. Rice being our staple and with the current interest in consuming traditional rice varieties, ... -
Study on Psychosocial Issues Related to Extramarital Relationships among Junior Sailors and Senior Sailors in Sri Lanka Navy
(2019)In the present society, extramarital relationships amongst heterosexual married couples have become a major concern as they relate to various family and social issues. The prevalence of extramarital relationships in Sri ... -
Preliminary Study on the Diagnostic Performance of T-spot. TB Assay for Tuberculosis
(2019)Tuberculosis (TB) is a prevalent infectious disease in Sri Lanka with an estimated incidence of 65/100, 000 new cases every year. Early and accurate diagnosis is critical for the care of TB patients and to control ... -
Transformation of Vector Abundance in Mannar District of Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study of the Present and Past
(2019)Until recently, malaria was a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among people in Sri Lanka. In 2016, the WHO certified the country as “malaria free”. The identification of anopheline mosquitoes is an important aspect ... -
An In-house Assay for Zika Virus Detection: Utility of an IgM Assay in Screening for Zika Virus (ZIKV) Infection by Using Serum Samples
(2019)Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito transmitted Flavivirus, in the family Flaviviridae, which is related to clinically important arboviral pathogens. Considering that these flaviviral diseases display characteristic symptoms ... -
Sri Lankan Traditional Rice Varieties: Their Ability on Controlling Postprandial Glycaemic Response
(2019)The current popularity of Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties stem from the many health benefits, specially the suitability for people with non communicable diseases (NCD) such as diabetes etc. Staples which produce ...