Monkeypox- An Emerging Public Health Threat
Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by an Orthopoxvirus belonging to the family Poxviridea. Variola virus, vaccinia virus, and cowpox virus are all members of the Orthopoxvirus genus.
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Meningococcal Septicemia in a Young Adult- A Case Report
Neisseria meningitidis are Gram-negative diplococci capable of causing a range of infections with high morbidity and mortality. Here, we present a case of meningococcal septicemia with associated purpuric rash in a young adult. Read more →
ANTT Training of Trainers (TOT) Workshop Summary
The TOT Workshop on ANTT was held on June 30, 2025, at the Neuro-trauma Auditorium, organized by the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists and the Ministry of Health. Read more →
Workshop on strengthening of antibiotic sensitivity testing for private sector Medical Laboratory Technologists
A two-day workshop on strengthening of antibiotic sensitivity testing for private sector Medical Laboratory Technologists was successfully conducted by the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists on 24th and 25th September 2025. Read more →
Distribution of the National Guideline on Empirical and Prophylactic use of Antimicrobials
Colombo North Teaching Hospital Distribution of the National Guideline on... Read more →
The Training of trainers programme on infectious substance shipping training
The Training of trainers programme on infectious substance shipping training 2025 was held at Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo on 11th and 12th June 2025. Read more →
Hand Hygiene Auditor Revalidation Program 2025
The hand hygiene auditor revalidation programme organised by the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists in collaboration with the Ministry of Health... Read more →