Search Results - "Silva, K. D. N."

Genetic diversity and phylogeography of Phlebotomus argentipes (Diptera: Psychodidae, Phlebotominae), using COI and ND4 mitochondrial gene sequences by Wedage, W Methsala Madurangi, Harischandra, Iresha N, Weerasena, O V D S Jagathpriya, De Silva, B G D N K

“…Phlebotomus argentipes complex is the primary vector for cutaneous leishmaniasis, a burgeoning health concern in contemporary Sri Lanka, where effective vector…”
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Fine-scale monitoring of insecticide resistance in Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) from Sri Lanka and modeling the phenotypic resistance using rational approximation by Mendis, B A N, Peiris, V, Harshani, W A K, Fernando, H S D, de Silva, B G D N K

“…The unplanned and intensified use of insecticides to control mosquito-borne diseases has led to an upsurge of resistance to commonly used insecticides. Aedes…”
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Microcystin-LR-induced cytotoxicity and apoptosis in human embryonic kidney and human kidney adenocarcinoma cell lines by Piyathilaka, M A P C, Pathmalal, M M, Tennekoon, K H, De Silva, B G D N K, Samarakoon, S R, Chanthirika, S

“…Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is a potent hepatotoxin, and increasing evidence suggests that it might also induce kidney injury. The aim of the present work was to…”
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Genetic diversity, phylogenetic and phylogeographic analysis of Anopheles culicifacies species complex using ITS2 and COI sequences by Rathnayake, R. A. S., Wedage, W. M. M., Muthukumarana, L. S., De Silva, B. G. D. N. K.

“…Anopheles culicifacies is the major vector of malaria in Sri Lanka and the Indian subcontinent which is characterized as a species complex with five sibling…”
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Mitochondrial metabolic genes provide phylogeographic relationships of global collections of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) by Fernando, H.S.D, Hapugoda, Menaka, Perera, Rushika, Black, William C., IV, De Silva, B.G.D.N.K

“…Phylogeographic relationships among global collections of the mosquito Aedes aegypti were evaluated using the mitochondrial Cytochrome C Oxidase 1 (CO1) and…”
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Genetic Variation in the Domain II, 3' Untranslated Region of Human and Mosquito Derived Dengue Virus Strains in Sri Lanka by Dayananda, P D, de Silva, Harendra, Fernando, LakKumar, de Silva, B G D N K

“…Genetic variations in dengue virus (DENV) play a distinct role in epidemic emergence. The DENV 3' UTR has become a recent interest in research. The objective…”
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Compensatory Base Changes Reveal Sexual Incompatibility among Members of the Anopheles subpictus Sensu Lato (Diptera: Culicidae) Species Complex in Sri Lanka by Jayatunga, D P W, Harischandra, I N, Chandrasekharan, N V, de Silva, B G D N K

“…The mosquito sensu lato (s.l.) is a major secondary vector of malaria in Sri Lanka. The sibling species composition in this species complex in Sri Lanka…”
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Childhood Eosinophilic meningitis: two case reports by Kankananarachchi, I., Vithanage, N. D. Dananjaya, Silva, K. D. N., Liyanarachchi, N., Jayantha, U. K.

“…Introduction: Eosinophilic meningitis (EM) is a rare form of meningitis caused by parasitic infestations, Hypereosinophilic syndrome and neoplasms.   Case…”
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Perceived level of stress in patients with acute coronary syndrome in Sri Lanka: associations and short-term outcomes by Matthias, A. T., De Silva, D. K. N., Indrakumar, J., Gunatilake, S. B.

“…Background: Chronic stress is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This study sought to determine the association between the ‘perceived level of…”
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Physical activity levels of patients prior to acute coronary syndrome – Experience at a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka by Matthias, A.T., de Silva, D.K.N., Indrakumar, J., Gunatilake, S.B.

“…Physical inactivity is associated with high cardiovascular risk. The purpose of this study was to study physical activity levels of patients with acute…”
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Biodegradability index (BDI) as an indicator for effluents quality measurement: A case study based on different industry sectors in Matara District, Sri Lanka by Diwyanjalee, G. R., Bellanthudawa, B. K. A., De Silva, D. K. N. S., Gunawardena, A. R.

“…This study addresses the crucial need for appropriate indicators to characterize aquatic pollution, given the challenges posed by unrestricted effluent…”
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Mitochondrial-COII sequence polymorphism reflects spatial genetic clustering of Anopheles culicifacies sibling species E in Sri Lanka by Harischandra, Iresha, Dassanayake, Ranil, de Silva, B.G.D.N.K

“…Background & objectives: Malaria infects around 216 million people annually with estimated 445,000 deaths globally. Anopheles culicifacies is the vector of…”
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Gene Flow Patterns Among Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Populations in Sri Lanka by Fernando, H S D, Hapugoda, Menaka, Perera, Rushika, Iv, William C Black, De Silva, B G D N K

“…In Sri Lanka, dengue is the most serious arboviral disease. Recent increases in dengue cases suggest a higher infection rate and spread of the disease to new…”
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A case of Kocher-Debre-Semelaigne syndrome and ichthyosis secondary to acquired hypothyroidism by Kankananarachchi, Imalke, Lakmal, Madhura, Silva, K. D. N., Wackwella, Hasini, De silva, Dimarsha

“…No abstract available Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2023: 52(2): 249-251…”
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Pain assessment in venepuncture among children: Experience from a single centre study in Sri Lanka by Silva, K. D. N., Kankananarachchi, I., Darshana, I. L. A. N., De Silva, W. N. D., Liyanarachchi, N.

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A case of cyanocobalamine responsive methylmalanoic acidemia presenting with metabolic stroke by Nimanthi, M. W. A., Kankananarachchi, C. P. I., Wackwella, H. C., Silva, K. D. N., Deshapriya, U. D. S., Gamage, P., Liyanarachchi, M. S., Jasinge, E., Fernando, M., Kodikara, S. K. Y. I., Liyanarachchi, N. D., Hewawitharana, G. P.

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Anopheles culicifacies sibling species B and E in Sri Lanka differ in longevity and in their susceptibility to malaria parasite infection and common insecticides by Surendran, S. N., Ramasamy, M. S., De Silva, B. G. D. N. K., Ramasamy, R.

“…  Members of the Anopheles culicifacies Giles complex (Diptera: Culicidae) are well established as the predominant vectors of malaria in Sri Lanka. Until…”
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Genetic diversity and phylogeography of Phlebotomus argentipes by Wedage, W. Methsala Madurangi, Harischandra, Iresha N, Weerasena, O. V. D. S. Jagathpriya, De Silva, B. G. D. N. K

“…Background Phlebotomus argentipes complex is the primary vector for cutaneous leishmaniasis, a burgeoning health concern in contemporary Sri Lanka, where…”
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A study of methodologies for CO2 storage capacity estimation of saline aquifers by De Silva, P.N.K., Ranjith, P.G.

“…► Characteristics of CO2 storage capacity estimation in saline aquifers are discussed. ► Effects of in situ properties on CO2 storage capacity are explained. ►…”
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Understanding and application of CO2 adsorption capacity estimation models for coal types by De Silva, P.N.K., Ranjith, P.G.

“…•Characteristics of CO2 adsorption capacity in various coal types are described.•Methodologies for estimating CO2 adsorption capacity in various coal type are…”
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