2023
Whole genome sequencing data of Leptospira weilii and Leptospira kirschneri isolated from human subjects of Sri Lanka
Senavirathna I, Jayasundara D, Warnasekara J, Matthias M, Vinetz J, Agampodi S. Whole genome sequencing data of Leptospira weilii and Leptospira kirschneri isolated from human subjects of Sri Lanka. Data In Brief 2023, 52: 109840. PMID: 38059003, PMCID: PMC10696454, DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2023.109840.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGenome sequenceSingle-molecule real-time platformsNCBI Prokaryotic Genome Annotation PipelineLeptospira weiliiHigh-quality genomic DNAProkaryotic Genome Annotation PipelineComparative genomic analysisWhole-genome sequencing dataComplete genome sequenceGenome Annotation PipelineGenome sequencing dataLeptospira kirschneriMid-log phase culturesWhole-genome sequencingGenome featuresGenomic analysisAnnotation pipelineGenomic DNASequencing dataGenome sequencingNovel strainMolecular diagnostic toolsPhase culturesSpeciesGenus Leptospira
2016
Redefining Gold Standard Testing for Diagnosing Leptospirosis: Further Evidence from a Well-Characterized, Flood-Related Outbreak in Sri Lanka.
Agampodi SB, Dahanayaka NJ, Nöckler K, Mayer-Scholl A, Vinetz JM. Redefining Gold Standard Testing for Diagnosing Leptospirosis: Further Evidence from a Well-Characterized, Flood-Related Outbreak in Sri Lanka. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2016, 95: 531-536. PMID: 27402521, PMCID: PMC5014254, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.16-0033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assayMicroscopic agglutination testIgG enzyme-linked immunosorbent assayQuantitative polymerase chain reactionImmunoglobulin G (IgG) ELISAHouse enzyme-linked immunosorbent assayDays of illnessAcute-phase seraCases of leptospirosisAvailable enzyme-linked immunosorbent assayGold standard testingMAT positive samplesDiagnostic test resultsAcute specimensAcute phasePatient populationPhase seraPolymerase chain reactionBlood samplesSerological sensitivityAgglutination testImmunosorbent assayLeptospirosisLeptospira kirschneriDominant serovarsEtiological agents causing leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: A review
Naotunna C, Agampodi SB, Agampodi TC. Etiological agents causing leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: A review. Asian Pacific Journal Of Tropical Medicine 2016, 9: 390-394. PMID: 27086159, DOI: 10.1016/j.apjtm.2016.03.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEtiological agentDirect patient samplesPatients/animalsArticles/reportsMulti-locus sequence typingIsolation of LeptospiraSri Lankan isolatesHuman leptospirosisLocus sequence typingPatient samplesLeptospira santarosaiLeptospira kirschneriLeptospira interrogansLeptospira borgpeterseniiEpidemiology papersSequence typingLeptospirosisLeptospiraNew typing methodTyping methodsRecent studiesIsolatesSri LankaReviewAgents
2014
Regional Differences of Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: Observations from a Flood-Associated Outbreak in 2011
Agampodi SB, Dahanayaka NJ, Bandaranayaka AK, Perera M, Priyankara S, Weerawansa P, Matthias MA, Vinetz JM. Regional Differences of Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: Observations from a Flood-Associated Outbreak in 2011. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2014, 8: e2626. PMID: 24454971, PMCID: PMC3894175, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002626.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOutbreak of leptospirosisClinical presentationAcute renal failureDifferent clinical presentationsCross-sectional studyMedian bacterial loadPublic health interventionsPublic health relevanceLeptospira interrogans serovar laiRenal failureSevere thrombocytopeniaInfectious disease epidemicsDifferent Leptospira speciesEtiological causesImportant causeHealth interventionsHealth relevanceLeptospirosisTropical diseasesBacterial loadLeptospira kirschneriLeptospirosis outbreaksSerovar laiLeptospira speciesL. kirschneri