Microbiological quality of different tea grades produced in diverse agro-climatic regions in Sri Lanka.

In Sri Lanka, several tea grades are produced in factories located in different agro-climatic regions within three geographical elevations. The study aimed to determine the microbial quality of different tea grades and composite tea samples obtained from factories situated at diverse locations. The average APC, yeast & mould counts and coliforms in different tea grades ranged from 3.

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on the usage of antiseptics prior to invasive medical procedures: Evidence from Sri Lankan Healthcare Professionals.

Background: The skin is the largest organ of the body, where many microorganisms reside. These microorganisms can produce detrimental effects if introduced into the body through surgical incisions. Therefore, the aseptic applications of the surgical site, with proper antiseptics, are necessary prior to an invasive medical procedure.

Severe coagulopathy in Merrem's hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale hypnale) envenoming unresponsive to fresh frozen plasma: A case report.

The Merrem's hump-nosed viper (H. hypnale) causes many snakebites in South India and Sri Lanka. At present no antivenom is available for envenomings by this snake.