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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 ...