Dengue encephalitis: A rare manifestation of dengue fever
J Vector Borne Dis. 2024 Apr 18. doi: 10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_189_23. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDengue fever, caused by the dengue virus transmitted by mosquitoes, usually manifests as flu-like symptoms and is a prevalent tropical illness. However, there are rare cases where the infection takes an unusual course, resulting in severe complications like dengue encephalitis. This case report delineates an occurrence of dengue encephalitis in a patient from Sri Lanka. This work provides insights into the clinical presentation, diagnostic difficulties, and treatment approaches linked to this uncommon manifestation of dengue fever...
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Hewa Babarandage Chathurika Harshani Denagama Vitharanage Rishan Geeth Ruwan Gamage Don Diluk Chathuranga Dedunu C U Dias Weligamagea Janaki I Abeynayake Source Type: research
Effect of Methanol and Ethyl Acetate Leaf Extracts of Osbeckia octandra L. (Heen Bovitiya) on the Apoptosis and Migration of Human Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cell Lines
ConclusionThe results of this study depict the methanol and ethyl acetate extracts ofO. octandra possess anticancer activities on OSCC cells probably viaBCL2 pathway. Further in-depth studies are warranted to examine the exact bio-active compounds and the underneath mechanisms. (Source: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery - April 13, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Occurrence and abundance of microplastics and plasticizers in landfill leachate from open dumpsites in Sri Lanka
Environ Pollut. 2024 Apr 10:123944. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123944. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis is the first attempt that investigate the abundance of plasticizers in leachate sediment in the scientific literature, alongside the debut effort to explore the abundance of microplastics and plasticizers in landfill leachate and sediment in Sri Lanka. Microplastics in sizes ranging from ≥2.0 - 5.0 to ≥1.0 - 2.0 and ≥0.5 - 1.0 mm were extracted from the leachate draining from 10 municipal solid waste (MSW) open dump sites and sediment samples covering seven districts. Microplastics were extracted by density separ...
Source: Environmental Pollution - April 12, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Gayathri Chamanee Madushika Sewwandi Hasintha Wijesekara Meththika Vithanage Source Type: research
Dilated cardiomyopathy due to hypocalcaemia: a case report
ConclusionThis adds to literature of this rare cause of reversible cardiomyopathy secondary to hypocalcemia reported from the South Asian region of the world. This case highlights the impact of proper treatment improving the heart failure in patients with hypocalcemic cardiomyopathy. (Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - April 11, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
An insight into emergence of lumpy skin disease virus: a threat to Indian cattle
Arch Microbiol. 2024 Apr 9;206(5):210. doi: 10.1007/s00203-024-03932-6.ABSTRACTLumpy skin disease (LSD) is a highly infectious and economically devastating viral disease of cattle. It is caused by Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) belonging to the genus Capripoxvirus and family Poxviridae. The origin of lumpy skin disease has been traced to Zambia, (an African nation) in Southern part during the year 1929. The first reported case of LSD besides Africa was from Israel, a Middle Eastern nation, thus proving inter-continental spread. Subsequently, the disease entered Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia with numerous outbreaks ...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - April 9, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Nabaneeta Smaraki Harsh Rajeshbhai Jogi Dhaval J Kamothi H H Savsani Source Type: research
Risk Factor Analysis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka through a Nationwide Survey
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Apr 9:tpmd230623. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0623. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLeishmaniasis in Sri Lanka was first reported in the early 1990s. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases have markedly increased in recent years, demanding due attention from health authorities. The spatial distribution of CL is not homogeneous. This case-control study investigated factors that may contribute to this heterogeneous distribution through a nationwide study. Information on sociodemographic, economic, and environmental characteristics was collected from study participants (cases, n = 303; controls, n = 2,762). All in...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - April 9, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Rajika Dewasurendra Nilakshi Samaranayake Hermali Silva Nuwani Manamperi Upul Senerath Sanath Senanayake Nissanka de Silva Panduka Karunanayake Guofa Zhou Nadira Karunaweera Source Type: research
Risk Factor Analysis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka through a Nationwide Survey
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Apr 9:tpmd230623. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0623. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLeishmaniasis in Sri Lanka was first reported in the early 1990s. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases have markedly increased in recent years, demanding due attention from health authorities. The spatial distribution of CL is not homogeneous. This case-control study investigated factors that may contribute to this heterogeneous distribution through a nationwide study. Information on sociodemographic, economic, and environmental characteristics was collected from study participants (cases, n = 303; controls, n = 2,762). All in...
Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - April 9, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rajika Dewasurendra Nilakshi Samaranayake Hermali Silva Nuwani Manamperi Upul Senerath Sanath Senanayake Nissanka de Silva Panduka Karunanayake Guofa Zhou Nadira Karunaweera Source Type: research
An insight into emergence of lumpy skin disease virus: a threat to Indian cattle
Arch Microbiol. 2024 Apr 9;206(5):210. doi: 10.1007/s00203-024-03932-6.ABSTRACTLumpy skin disease (LSD) is a highly infectious and economically devastating viral disease of cattle. It is caused by Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) belonging to the genus Capripoxvirus and family Poxviridae. The origin of lumpy skin disease has been traced to Zambia, (an African nation) in Southern part during the year 1929. The first reported case of LSD besides Africa was from Israel, a Middle Eastern nation, thus proving inter-continental spread. Subsequently, the disease entered Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia with numerous outbreaks ...
Source: Archives of Microbiology - April 9, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Nabaneeta Smaraki Harsh Rajeshbhai Jogi Dhaval J Kamothi H H Savsani Source Type: research
Risk Factor Analysis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka through a Nationwide Survey
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Apr 9:tpmd230623. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0623. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLeishmaniasis in Sri Lanka was first reported in the early 1990s. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases have markedly increased in recent years, demanding due attention from health authorities. The spatial distribution of CL is not homogeneous. This case-control study investigated factors that may contribute to this heterogeneous distribution through a nationwide study. Information on sociodemographic, economic, and environmental characteristics was collected from study participants (cases, n = 303; controls, n = 2,762). All in...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - April 9, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Rajika Dewasurendra Nilakshi Samaranayake Hermali Silva Nuwani Manamperi Upul Senerath Sanath Senanayake Nissanka de Silva Panduka Karunanayake Guofa Zhou Nadira Karunaweera Source Type: research
Risk Factor Analysis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka through a Nationwide Survey
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Apr 9:tpmd230623. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0623. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLeishmaniasis in Sri Lanka was first reported in the early 1990s. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases have markedly increased in recent years, demanding due attention from health authorities. The spatial distribution of CL is not homogeneous. This case-control study investigated factors that may contribute to this heterogeneous distribution through a nationwide study. Information on sociodemographic, economic, and environmental characteristics was collected from study participants (cases, n = 303; controls, n = 2,762). All in...
Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - April 9, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rajika Dewasurendra Nilakshi Samaranayake Hermali Silva Nuwani Manamperi Upul Senerath Sanath Senanayake Nissanka de Silva Panduka Karunanayake Guofa Zhou Nadira Karunaweera Source Type: research
Risk Factor Analysis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka through a Nationwide Survey
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Apr 9:tpmd230623. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0623. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLeishmaniasis in Sri Lanka was first reported in the early 1990s. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases have markedly increased in recent years, demanding due attention from health authorities. The spatial distribution of CL is not homogeneous. This case-control study investigated factors that may contribute to this heterogeneous distribution through a nationwide study. Information on sociodemographic, economic, and environmental characteristics was collected from study participants (cases, n = 303; controls, n = 2,762). All in...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - April 9, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Rajika Dewasurendra Nilakshi Samaranayake Hermali Silva Nuwani Manamperi Upul Senerath Sanath Senanayake Nissanka de Silva Panduka Karunanayake Guofa Zhou Nadira Karunaweera Source Type: research
Risk Factor Analysis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka through a Nationwide Survey
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Apr 9:tpmd230623. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0623. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLeishmaniasis in Sri Lanka was first reported in the early 1990s. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases have markedly increased in recent years, demanding due attention from health authorities. The spatial distribution of CL is not homogeneous. This case-control study investigated factors that may contribute to this heterogeneous distribution through a nationwide study. Information on sociodemographic, economic, and environmental characteristics was collected from study participants (cases, n = 303; controls, n = 2,762). All in...
Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - April 9, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rajika Dewasurendra Nilakshi Samaranayake Hermali Silva Nuwani Manamperi Upul Senerath Sanath Senanayake Nissanka de Silva Panduka Karunanayake Guofa Zhou Nadira Karunaweera Source Type: research
Risk Factor Analysis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka through a Nationwide Survey
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Apr 9:tpmd230623. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0623. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLeishmaniasis in Sri Lanka was first reported in the early 1990s. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases have markedly increased in recent years, demanding due attention from health authorities. The spatial distribution of CL is not homogeneous. This case-control study investigated factors that may contribute to this heterogeneous distribution through a nationwide study. Information on sociodemographic, economic, and environmental characteristics was collected from study participants (cases, n = 303; controls, n = 2,762). All in...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - April 9, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Rajika Dewasurendra Nilakshi Samaranayake Hermali Silva Nuwani Manamperi Upul Senerath Sanath Senanayake Nissanka de Silva Panduka Karunanayake Guofa Zhou Nadira Karunaweera Source Type: research
Risk Factor Analysis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka through a Nationwide Survey
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Apr 9:tpmd230623. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0623. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLeishmaniasis in Sri Lanka was first reported in the early 1990s. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases have markedly increased in recent years, demanding due attention from health authorities. The spatial distribution of CL is not homogeneous. This case-control study investigated factors that may contribute to this heterogeneous distribution through a nationwide study. Information on sociodemographic, economic, and environmental characteristics was collected from study participants (cases, n = 303; controls, n = 2,762). All in...
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - April 9, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Rajika Dewasurendra Nilakshi Samaranayake Hermali Silva Nuwani Manamperi Upul Senerath Sanath Senanayake Nissanka de Silva Panduka Karunanayake Guofa Zhou Nadira Karunaweera Source Type: research
