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Canine intestinal parasitic infections and soil contamination by Toxocara spp. in selected areas of Sri Lanka by Wickramasinghe, Hashini, Galgamuwa, Lahiru, Iddawela, Devika

“…Introduction: Contaminated environment with canine parasitic eggs is the main source for toxocariasis and other geohelminth infections of humans. This study…”
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Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka: spatial distribution and seasonal variations from 2009 to 2016 by Galgamuwa, Lahiru Sandaruwan, Dharmaratne, Samath D, Iddawela, Devika

“…Leishmaniasis is listed as one of the eight neglected tropical diseases by the World Health Organization and the number of cases in endemic areas has seen a…”
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Nutritional status and correlated socio-economic factors among preschool and school children in plantation communities, Sri Lanka by Galgamuwa, Lahiru Sandaruwan, Iddawela, Devika, Dharmaratne, Samath D, Galgamuwa, G L S

“…Child malnutrition is a major public health concern worldwide, leading to higher morbidity and mortality. It is mostly preventable through public health and…”
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Spatial distribution of COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka by Galgamuwa, Lahiru Sandaruwan, Liyanawahunge, Nishan Madhushanka, Ratnayake, Chamilka Gayashini, Hakmanage, Navodi Mekala, Aslam, Fahim, Dharmaratne, Samath D

“…Background A new type of viral pneumonia, which has been named Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) began in Wuhan, China in late 2019 and has spread across the…”
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In vitro anti-inflammatory activity of Ficus racemosa L. bark using albumin denaturation method by Dharmadeva, Sharmila, Galgamuwa, Lahiru, Prasadinie, C, Kumarasinghe, Nishantha

“…Introduction: In Ayurveda, many natural plant compounds are used to inhibit inflammatory pathways for centuries with less side effects. Different parts of…”
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Assessment of intralesional cytokine profile of cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania donovani in Sri Lanka by Galgamuwa, Lahiru Sandaruwan, Sumanasena, Buthsiri, Iddawela, Devika, Wickramasinghe, Susiji, Yatawara, Lalani

“…Cytokines play a vital role in the host immune response to infection by initiating the healing process and/or accelerating the progression of the disease in…”
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Prevalence and intensity of Ascaris lumbricoides infections in relation to undernutrition among children in a tea plantation community, Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study by Galgamuwa, Lahiru Sandaruwan, Iddawela, Devika, Dharmaratne, Samath D

“…Ascaris lumbricoides infections are one of the commonnest intestinal nematode infections in the world, with a profound negative effect on nutritional status…”
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Socioeconomic factors associated with tobacco smoking among adult males in Sri Lanka by Fernando, Hiranya Nilakshi, Wimaladasa, Imaesha Thilini Pradeepika, Sathkoralage, Anjali Nimaya, Ariyadasa, Ashani Nisansala, Udeni, Chathurika, Galgamuwa, Lahiru Sandaruwan, Herath, Prasanna, Kumarasinghe, Nishantha

“…Tobacco smoking is considered as a major public health issue worldwide. Reduction of tobacco usage has been one of the main government policies in Sri Lanka…”
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Evaluation of learning environment among Nursing undergraduates in state universities, Sri Lanka by Jayaweera, Patalee, Thilakarathne, Abisheka, Ratnayaka, Madushanka, Shashikala, Tharangi, Arachchige, Rushani, Galgamuwa, Lahiru Sandaruwan, Karunathilaka, Nimantha, Amarasekara, Thamara

“…The learning environment is a vital part of the undergraduate curriculum which enable to delivery of quality education in the stipulated time. Therefore, this…”
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Clinico-Epidemiological Patterns of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Patients Attending the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka by Galgamuwa, Lahiru Sandaruwan, Sumanasena, Buthsiri, Yatawara, Lalani, Wickramasinghe, Susiji, Iddawela, Devika

“…Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) caused by is an endemic vector-borne disease in Sri Lanka. Over 2,500 cases have been reported since 2000 and the number of CL…”
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Maternal coping strategies in response to child's oncological diseases in Sri Lanka by Padeniya, Ruwani Nilakshika, Thushari, Ganga, Nissanka, Danushi Hashara, Shashika, Chandi, Munasinghe, Dilani Hansamala, Aberathne, Deepamal Maduranga, Weerawardena, Piyumi Lanka, Galgamuwa, Lahiru Sandaruwan, Kumarasinghe, Nishantha, Liyanage, Lakshika

“…Parents with cancer children face multiple and unexpected difficulties and apply coping strategies to minimize stressful conditions. The objective of this…”
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FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREVALENCE OF ASCARIS LUMBRICOIDES INFECTION AMONG PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN A PLANTATION COMMUNITY, KANDY DISTRICT, SRI LANKA by Galgamuwa, Lahiru, Iddawela, Devika, Dharmaratne, Samath D

“…Plantation living conditions in Sri Lanka are often poor. Ascaris lumbricoides infections are common among those living in plantations. We conducted a cross…”
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Clinico-Epidemiological Patterns of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Patients Attending the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka by Galgamuwa, Lahiru Sandaruwan, Sumanasena, Buthsiri, Iddawela, Devika, Yatawara, Lalani, Wickramasinghe, Susiji

“…Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) caused by Leishmania donovani is an endemic vector-borne disease in Sri Lanka. Over 2,500 cases have been reported since 2000 and…”
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Development of Food Hygiene Surveillance System in Plantation Sector, Sri Lanka by Galgamuwa, Lahiru S., Iddawela, Devika, Dharmaratne, Samath D.

“…Diseases due to consumption of contaminated food are a common problem in worldwide. Information about food hygiene practices in plantation sector in Sri Lanka…”
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Development and Piloting of Ascariasis Surveillance System of Children in Sri Lanka by Galgamuwa, Lahiru S., Iddawela, Devika, Dharmaratne, Samath D.

“…Ascariasis infection are common in worldwide. But information about surveillance on ascariasis in Sri Lanka is insufficient. This preliminary study was…”
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