Department of Molecular Biology, Medical Research Institute, Colombo and Department of Zoology and Environmental Sciences, University of Colombo have conducted SARS CoV-2 variant analysis based on gene sequencing data generated by Oxford Nanopore gene sequencing method since July 2021.
In response to the COIVD-19 pandemic, countries across the world used short- or long-term school closures as a mean of reducing transmission of diseases in the community. The scientific evidence on the effectiveness of school closures in preventing transmission is scarce and show no significant…
Firstly, we would like to bring the attention of the public to “decontamination chambers”. There are many offers to donate these to hospitals and other public places, including the Ministry of Health. Many places have installed these chambers at their entrances/exits, making it mandatory for…
Answer by Dr Rajiva De Silva (mainly) & Dr Kanthi Nanayakkara What is the time gap should be maintained between COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines importantly ARV, ARS Toxoid and Hepatitis B? Gap should be 2 weeks. Reason being if side effects occur, cannot determine…
The Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists wishes to urge the general public not to fall pray to different sources of fake news being circulated that aim to hinder the vaccination drive. We have noted increasing circulation of social media posts citing a particular scientist claiming…
By Dr. Primali Jayasekera Consultant Medical Mycologist, Head / Department of Mycology, Medical Research Institute, Colombo 8 A rare but life-threatening fungal infection, known as mucormycosis and colloquially as “black fungus”, is being detected relatively frequently among Covid-19 patients in some states of India….
By Dr Madhumanee Abeywardena MD (Russia)Diploma in Medical MicrobiologyMD Medical MicrobiologyConsultant Clinical Microbiologist Sirimavo Bandaranayaike Specialized Children’s HospitalPeradeniya
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is considered a self-limiting illness. It primarily affects infants and young children; however, it can also affect adolescents and adults.
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.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists (SLCM) was held on the 14th of October 2022, (Friday) from 11.30am to 3.30pm at the “Mihilaka Medura”, BMICH, Colombo 7
Procurement encompasses a range of activities involved in obtaining goods, services, works and consultancy through competitive bidding process.
The World Health Organization is encouraging the global community to ‘Go Blue for AMR’ campaign, particularly on 24 November.
The Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists invites its members to join the campaign as an individual or a workplace/ organization or a community.
