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View article: Primary Prostatic Melioidosis Manifesting as Multiple Abscesses with Urinary Retention
Primary Prostatic Melioidosis Manifesting as Multiple Abscesses with Urinary Retention Open
Primary prostatic melioidosis is an uncommon manifestation of Burkholderia pseudomallei infection, often underdiagnosed in endemic regions. We describe a 43-year-old male presenting with progressive lower urinary tract symptoms and acute u…
View article: Melioidosis in South Asia: The hidden endemicity we can no longer ignore
Melioidosis in South Asia: The hidden endemicity we can no longer ignore Open
View article: Evidence-based medicine
Evidence-based medicine Open
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View article: Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL), AmpC β-lactamases and carbapenemases in Enterobacterales of human origin: A comparative analysis in the Sri Lankan and global context
Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL), AmpC β-lactamases and carbapenemases in Enterobacterales of human origin: A comparative analysis in the Sri Lankan and global context Open
Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL), AmpC β-lactamase, and carbapenemase-producing bacteria greatly threaten human health. Resistance rates in Enterobacterales vary across regions. ESBL rates range from 2% in the USA to 70% in India, AmpC…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Smear Testing, In-house PCR and Commercial Real-time PCR for Genital Chlamydia Detection
Comparative Analysis of Smear Testing, In-house PCR and Commercial Real-time PCR for Genital Chlamydia Detection Open
Introduction: Genital infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis serovars D-K is the commonest bacterial sexually transmitted disease (STD) with the highest prevalence seen among youth. The objectives of the study were to determine the effe…
View article: P-138. Effect of diabetes mellitus on the disease entity and clinical parameters in culture positive melioidosis
P-138. Effect of diabetes mellitus on the disease entity and clinical parameters in culture positive melioidosis Open
Background Melioidosis is a multi-system infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, a bacterium living in soil which is transmitted to humans through inoculation, inhalation or ingestion. According to numerous studies, diabetes mellitu…
View article: Referee report. For: Case Report: Soft tissue infection with Burkholderia thailandensis capsular variant: case report from the Lao PDR [version 3; peer review: 7 approved]
Referee report. For: Case Report: Soft tissue infection with Burkholderia thailandensis capsular variant: case report from the Lao PDR [version 3; peer review: 7 approved] Open
View article: Predatory Journals
Predatory Journals Open
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View article: How evidence-based are industry-sponsored clinical trials? 
How evidence-based are industry-sponsored clinical trials? Open
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View article: Phenotypic antimicrobial resistance associated with different <em>bla</em> genotypes and their combinations in Enterobacterales
Phenotypic antimicrobial resistance associated with different <em>bla</em> genotypes and their combinations in Enterobacterales Open
Introduction: Varying combinations of β-lactamase genes (bla) in Enterobacterales manifest different resistant phenotypes.Objectives: This study aimed to identify bla gene types and combinations resulting in variations in phenotypic antimi…
View article: Conflict of Interest (Part 2)&nbsp;
Conflict of Interest (Part 2) Open
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View article: A rarity of an uncommon entity; 2 case reports of mycotic aneurysm in melioidosis
A rarity of an uncommon entity; 2 case reports of mycotic aneurysm in melioidosis Open
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View article: Conflict of interest (Part 1)
Conflict of interest (Part 1) Open
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View article: Performance of Phenotypic Tests to Detect β-Lactamases in a Population of β-Lactamase Coproducing Enterobacteriaceae Isolates
Performance of Phenotypic Tests to Detect β-Lactamases in a Population of β-Lactamase Coproducing Enterobacteriaceae Isolates Open
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the performance of routinely used phenotypic tests to detect β-lactamase production in isolates coproducing multiple β-lactamase types. Methods Commonly used phenotypic tests for the detection of ext…
View article: Burkholderia pseudomallei in soil and natural water bodies in rural Sri Lanka: A hidden threat to public health
Burkholderia pseudomallei in soil and natural water bodies in rural Sri Lanka: A hidden threat to public health Open
Burkholderia pseudomallei is the causative agent of the potentially fatal infection, melioidosis. This study provides the first evidence for the presence of B. pseudomallei in soil and water in Sri Lanka. Targeted sampling of soil and natu…
View article: Scientific values
Scientific values Open
The Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (JPGIM) is an open access, peer-reviewed, biannual journal published by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM) of the University of Colombo (UOC), Sri Lanka. The JPGIM aims to pu…
View article: How to plan research in achieving best clinical effectiveness
How to plan research in achieving best clinical effectiveness Open
The Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (JPGIM) is an open access, peer-reviewed, biannual journal published by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM) of the University of Colombo (UOC), Sri Lanka. The JPGIM aims to pu…
View article: Phenotypic and genotypic distribution of ESBL, AmpC β-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in community-acquired and hospital-acquired urinary tract infections in Sri Lanka
Phenotypic and genotypic distribution of ESBL, AmpC β-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in community-acquired and hospital-acquired urinary tract infections in Sri Lanka Open
This study adds to the currently scarce data on AMR in Sri Lanka.
View article: Responsible conduct of research – Part 2
Responsible conduct of research – Part 2 Open
Official journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.Interested in submitting to this journal? We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for the journal's section policies, as well as t…
View article: Biogeography and genetic diversity of clinical isolates of Burkholderia pseudomallei in Sri Lanka
Biogeography and genetic diversity of clinical isolates of Burkholderia pseudomallei in Sri Lanka Open
Background Melioidosis is a potentially fatal infectious disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei and the disease is endemic in Southeast Asia and Northern Australia. It has been confirmed as endemic in Sri Lanka. Genomic epidemiology o…
View article: Responsible conduct of research – Part 1
Responsible conduct of research – Part 1 Open
Official journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.Interested in submitting to this journal? We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for the journal's section policies, as well as t…
View article: Cluster of cases of pulmonary melioidosis presenting as acute fulminant pneumonia in the East of Sri Lanka
Cluster of cases of pulmonary melioidosis presenting as acute fulminant pneumonia in the East of Sri Lanka Open
The Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians (JCCP) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published bi-annually by the Ceylon College of Physicians (CCP) in the last week of June and December.The objective of the Journal is to promote…
View article: Nonclonal <i>Burkholderia pseudomallei</i> Population in Melioidosis Case Cluster, Sri Lanka
Nonclonal <i>Burkholderia pseudomallei</i> Population in Melioidosis Case Cluster, Sri Lanka Open
A melioidosis case cluster of 10 blood culture-positive patients occurred in eastern Sri Lanka after an extreme weather event. Four infections were caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei isolates of sequence type 594. Whole-genome analysis sh…
View article: Plagiarism
Plagiarism Open
Official journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.Interested in submitting to this journal? We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for the journal's section policies, as well as t…
View article: Editorial
Editorial Open
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View article: An increase in p62/NBR1 levels in melioidosis patients of Sri Lanka exhibit a characteristic of potential host biomarker
An increase in p62/NBR1 levels in melioidosis patients of Sri Lanka exhibit a characteristic of potential host biomarker Open
Introduction. Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei , in endemic areas, poses a challenge for treating the diseased populations without accurate diagnosis, and the disease-specific biomarkers linked with the infection have yet t…
View article: Authorship
Authorship Open
The Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (JPGIM) is an open access, peer-reviewed, biannual journal published by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM) of the University of Colombo (UOC), Sri Lanka. The JPGIM aims to pu…
View article: Health in rural Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional survey of three rural districts
Health in rural Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional survey of three rural districts Open
This study shows a unique clustering of health-related problems in rural Sri Lanka. This was characterized by demographic transition, burden from snake bites, chronic diseases and acute illnesses. There were resource limitations and low le…
View article: Whole-Genome Sequences of Eight Clinical Isolates of Burkholderia pseudomallei from Melioidosis Patients in Eastern Sri Lanka
Whole-Genome Sequences of Eight Clinical Isolates of Burkholderia pseudomallei from Melioidosis Patients in Eastern Sri Lanka Open
Here, we report whole-genome sequences (WGS) of eight clinical isolates of Burkholderia pseudomallei obtained from melioidosis patients with sepsis in eastern Sri Lanka.
View article: Making research more useful and impactful
Making research more useful and impactful Open
The Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (JPGIM) is an open access, peer-reviewed, biannual journal published by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM) of the University of Colombo (UOC), Sri Lanka. The JPGIM aims to pu…