2016
The status of dermatoglyphics as a biomarker of Tel Hashomer camptodactyly syndrome: a review of the literature
Wijerathne BT, Meier RJ, Agampodi SB. The status of dermatoglyphics as a biomarker of Tel Hashomer camptodactyly syndrome: a review of the literature. Journal Of Medical Case Reports 2016, 10: 258. PMID: 27650795, PMCID: PMC5030737, DOI: 10.1186/s13256-016-1048-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTel Hashomer camptodactyly syndromeDermatoglyphic featuresCases of patientsAvailable casesMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) statementPreferred Reporting ItemsSystematic literature searchEarly fetal developmentEarly fetal periodClinical featuresCochrane LibraryPalmar creasesRare diseaseIntrauterine effectsTrip DatabaseReporting ItemsFetal developmentGrowth disturbanceFlexion creasesSyndromeSystematic reviewFetal periodFuture patientsPhenotypic biomarkersLiterature searchClinical Features and Transmission Pattern of Hepatitis A: An Experience from a Hepatitis A Outbreak Caused by Two Cocirculating Genotypes in Sri Lanka.
Dahanayaka NJ, Kiyohara T, Agampodi SB, Samaraweera PK, Kulasooriya GK, Ranasinghe JC, Semage SN, Yoshizaki S, Wakita T, Ishii K. Clinical Features and Transmission Pattern of Hepatitis A: An Experience from a Hepatitis A Outbreak Caused by Two Cocirculating Genotypes in Sri Lanka. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2016, 95: 908-914. PMID: 27382079, PMCID: PMC5062799, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.16-0221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatitis A virusMost patientsHepatitis AHAV immunoglobulin MIntermediate endemic areaAcute viral hepatitisUpper abdominal discomfortHepatitis A outbreaksHigh-risk groupStrains of HAVMilitary personnelAcute hepatitisHAV vaccinationPale stoolsAbdominal discomfortViral hepatitisClinical featuresHepatitis outbreakSubgenotype IAClinical informationInfected personsPatientsA virusHepatitisSerial outbreaks
2015
The 2013 measles outbreak in Sri Lanka: experience from a rural district and implications for measles elimination goals
Dahanayaka NJ, Pahalagamage S, Ganegama RM, Weerawansa P, Agampodi SB. The 2013 measles outbreak in Sri Lanka: experience from a rural district and implications for measles elimination goals. Infectious Diseases Of Poverty 2015, 4: 51. PMID: 26627462, PMCID: PMC4667465, DOI: 10.1186/s40249-015-0084-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMeasles elimination goalElimination goalsMeasles immunization schedulePosterior cervical lymphadenopathyCommon clinical featuresIntensive care unitUniversity Medical UnitMonths of ageBasic demographic detailsCervical lymphadenopathyKoplik's spotsMaculopapular rashImmunization statusPrior immunizationVaccine scheduleCare unitClinical featuresImmunization scheduleMeasles vaccineSevere pneumoniaMeasles immunizationProspective studyRespiratory difficultyRubella vaccineEpidemiological profileMassive outbreak of measles in 2013, an experience in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura
Ganegama R, Arachchi N, Senevirathne S, Karunamuni N, Agampodi S, Dahanayaka N, Prasanna P, Pahalagamage S. Massive outbreak of measles in 2013, an experience in Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2015, 9: 41. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v9i2supp.7590.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTeaching Hospital AnuradhapuraMeasles outbreakMeasles incidenceClinical-epidemiological profileTypical clinical featuresProgram of immunizationUniversity Medical UnitAge group 12Months of ageICU careKoplik's spotsDose vaccineImmunization statusPrior immunizationClinical featuresImmunization scheduleMeasles vaccineSevere pneumoniaMeasles immunizationProspective studyRespiratory difficultyMeasles patientsSingle doseClinical studiesEpidemiology Unit
2013
Outbreak of leptospirosis after white-water rafting: sign of a shift from rural to recreational leptospirosis in Sri Lanka?
AGAMPODI SB, KARUNARATHNA D, JAYATHILALA N, RATHNAYAKA H, AGAMPODI TC, KARUNANAYAKA L. Outbreak of leptospirosis after white-water rafting: sign of a shift from rural to recreational leptospirosis in Sri Lanka? Epidemiology And Infection 2013, 142: 843-846. PMID: 23800619, PMCID: PMC9151153, DOI: 10.1017/s0950268813001465.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMAT titresPositive IgM ELISAClassical clinical featuresAnti-leptospiral antibodiesHistory of leptospirosisOutbreak of leptospirosisEpidemiology of leptospirosisAfebrile patientsClinical featuresAcute leptospirosisFever patientsIgM ELISAAffluent urban populationsOccupational hazardsOutbreak investigationLeptospirosisLeptospirosis outbreaksOffice workersPatientsTitresWeeksExposureParticipantsOutbreakRecreational activities
2012
Predictors of the development of myocarditis or acute renal failure in patients with leptospirosis: An observational study
Dassanayake D, Wimalaratna H, Nandadewa D, Nugaliyadda A, Ratnatunga CN, Agampodi SB. Predictors of the development of myocarditis or acute renal failure in patients with leptospirosis: An observational study. BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12: 4. PMID: 22243770, PMCID: PMC3292442, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-12-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute renal failureRenal failureClinical featuresMicroscopic agglutination testOdds ratioTeaching hospitalExact testComplication of leptospirosisDevelopment of myocarditisLaboratory measuresCommon clinical featuresVaried clinical presentationsProspective descriptive studyPredictors of severityFisher's exact testMann-Whitney U testLogistic regression modelsPain 6ResultsSixty-twoLaboratory parametersClinical presentationLaboratory variablesLaboratory predictorsLeptospirosis patientsCase definition
2010
Do People Know Adequately about Leptospirosis? A Knowledge Assessment Survey in Post-outbreak Situation in Sri Lanka.
Agampodi SB, Agampodi TC, Thalagala E, Perera S, Chandraratne S, Fernando S. Do People Know Adequately about Leptospirosis? A Knowledge Assessment Survey in Post-outbreak Situation in Sri Lanka. International Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2010, 1: 158-63. PMID: 21566785, PMCID: PMC3075525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOverall current prevalenceMain clinical featuresKnowledge assessment surveyOutbreak of leptospirosisMode of transmissionClinical featuresMDD prevalenceEpidemiology UnitMuscle tendernessCurrent prevalenceCommunicable diseasesRisk occupationsLethal conditionGreater riskLeptospirosisDiseaseNational Household SurveyReservoir animalsExposure activitiesPublic healthPrevalenceRisk activitiesAssessment surveyMajor determinantAreas of Iran
2009
Evaluation of surveillance case definition in the diagnosis of leptospirosis, using the Microscopic Agglutination Test: a validation study
Dassanayake D, Wimalaratna H, Agampodi SB, Liyanapathirana VC, Piyarathna T, Goonapienuwala BL. Evaluation of surveillance case definition in the diagnosis of leptospirosis, using the Microscopic Agglutination Test: a validation study. BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9: 48. PMID: 19386085, PMCID: PMC2679753, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-9-48.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurveillance case definitionMicroscopic agglutination testCase definitionNegative predictive valuePredictive valueClinical featuresMAT titresAgglutination testDays of feverAcute febrile illnessMethodsThe study populationTeaching Hospital KandyPositive predictive valueDiagnosis of leptospirosisPositive MAT resultsFebrile illnessMedical wardsResultsA totalHospital KandyStudy populationBlood samplesConclusionThis studyPatientsDiagnostic accuracyLeptospirosis