Publications by authors named "Gerard Ranasinghe"

Introduction: is a Gram-positive coccobacillus, and a member of the normal human microbiota. is considered as an emerging pathogen causing urinary tract infections among the elderly. Because of an anaerobic growth requirement and lack of knowledge on pathogenic potential following conventional microbiology laboratory techniques, is difficult to identify.

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Introduction: is the bacterium that causes melioidosis. It is mostly a tropical disease, and particularly common in Southeast Asia and northern Australia. The intensive intravenous phase and the oral prolonged eradication phase are the two phases of melioidosis treatment.

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The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of Bacillus cereus and its associated risk factors in Chinese-style fried rice available in Colombo city. In 200 samples of fried rice the prevalence of B. cereus was 56%.

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