Dr Chaturaka Rodrigo

Rodrigo C; Gnanathasan A, 2020, 'Adjunct treatment in snakebite envenoming: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials', Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, vol. 114, pp. 847 - 857, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/traa062

Sigera PC; Rajapakse S; Weeratunga P; De Silva NL; Gomes L; Malavige GN; Rodrigo C; Fernando SD, 2020, 'Dengue and post-infection fatigue: findings from a prospective cohort-the Colombo Dengue Study.', Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/traa110

Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S; Fernando D, 2020, 'Tafenoquine for preventing relapse in people with Plasmodium vivax malaria', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2020, pp. CD010458, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010458.pub3

Rodrigo C; Fernando SD; Rajapakse S, 2020, 'Clinical evidence for repurposing chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine as antiviral agents: a systematic review', Clinical Microbiology and Infection, vol. 26, pp. 979 - 987, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cmi.2020.05.016

Nega J; Taye S; Million Y; Rodrigo C; Eshetie S, 2020, 'Antiretroviral treatment failure and associated factors among HIV patients on first-line antiretroviral treatment in Sekota, northeast Ethiopia', AIDS Research and Therapy, vol. 17, pp. 39, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12981-020-00294-z

Helbig KJ; Bull RA; Ambrose R; Beard MR; Blanchard H; Böcking T; Chua B; Colmant AMG; Crosse KM; Purcell DFJ; Fraser J; Hayward JA; Hamilton ST; Husain M; MacDiarmid R; MacKenzie JM; Moseley GW; Nguyen THO; Quiñones-Mateu ME; Robinson K; Rodrigo C; Rodriguez-Andres J; Rudd PA; Werno A; White P; Young P; Speck P; Hibma M; Drummer HE; Tachedjian G, 2020, 'Tenth scientific biennial meeting of the australasian virology society - AVS10 2019', Viruses, vol. 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/v12060621

Brasher NA; Eltahla AA; Underwood A; Boo I; Rizzetto S; Walker MR; Rodrigo C; Luciani F; Maher L; Drummer HE; Tedla N; Lloyd AR; Bull RA, 2020, 'B cell immunodominance in primary hepatitis C virus infection', Journal of Hepatology, vol. 72, pp. 670 - 679, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2019.11.011

Tissera HA; Jayamanne BDW; Raut R; Janaki SMD; Tozan Y; Samaraweera PC; Liyanage P; Ghouse A; Rodrigo C; de Silva AM; Fernando SD, 2020, 'Severe dengue epidemic, Sri Lanka, 2017', Emerging Infectious Diseases, vol. 26, pp. 682 - 691, http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2604.190435

Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S; Fernando SD, 2020, 'Compliance with primary malaria chemoprophylaxis: Is weekly prophylaxis better than daily prophylaxis?', Patient Preference and Adherence, vol. 14, pp. 2215 - 2223, http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S255561

Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S; Fernando SD, 2019, 'Tafenoquine for primary and terminal prophylaxis of malaria in apparently healthy people: A systematic review', Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, vol. 113, pp. 579 - 586, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trz052

Rajapakse S; De Silva NL; Weeratunga P; Rodrigo C; Sigera C; Fernando SD, 2019, 'Carica papaya extract in dengue: A systematic review and meta-analysis', BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 19, pp. 265, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12906-019-2678-2

Herath HMMTB; Udeshika WAE; Samarawickrama SSM; Yogendranathan N; Jayamali WD; Kulatunga A; Rodrigo C, 2019, 'Prediction of plasma leakage phase of dengue in resource limited settings', Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, vol. 7, pp. 279 - 282, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2018.10.006

Sigera PC; Amarasekara R; Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S; Weeratunga P; De Silva NL; Huang CH; Sahoo MK; Pinsky BA; Pillai DR; Tissera HA; Jayasinghe S; Handunnetti S; Fernando SD, 2019, 'Risk prediction for severe disease and better diagnostic accuracy in early dengue infection; The Colombo dengue study', BMC Infectious Diseases, vol. 19, pp. 680, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-019-4304-9

Keragala BSDP; Herath HMMTB; Keragala TS; Malavi MAMH; Rodrigo C; Gunasekera CN, 2019, 'A seven-year retrospective analysis of patch test data in a cohort of patients with contact dermatitis in Sri Lanka', BMC Dermatology, vol. 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12895-019-0090-8

Abayasingam A; Leung P; Eltahla A; Bull RA; Luciani F; Grebely J; Dore GJ; Applegate T; Page K; Bruneau J; Cox AL; Kim AY; Schinkel J; Shoukry NH; Lauer GM; Maher L; Hellard M; Prins M; Lloyd A; Rodrigo C, 2019, 'Genomic characterization of hepatitis C virus transmitted founder variants with deep sequencing', Infection, Genetics and Evolution, vol. 71, pp. 36 - 41, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meegid.2019.02.032

Rodrigo C; Tedla N; Thomas S; Polly P; Herbert C; Velan G; Saunders DN, 2019, 'Using Narratives to Teach Students Enrolled in Science and Medical Science Bachelor’s Degree Programs', Medical Science Educator, vol. 29, pp. 357 - 361, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40670-019-00698-1

Rodrigo C; Leung P; Lloyd AR; Bull RA; Luciani F; Grebely J; Dore GJ; Applegate T; Page K; Bruneau J; Cox AL; Osburn W; Kim AY; Shoukry NH; Lauer GM; Maher L; Schinkel J; Prins M; Hellard M; Eltahla AA, 2019, 'Genomic variability of within-host hepatitis C variants in acute infection', Journal of Viral Hepatitis, vol. 26, pp. 476 - 484, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jvh.13051

Rodrigo C; Luciani F, 2019, 'Dynamic interactions between RNA viruses and human hosts unravelled by a decade of next generation sequencing', Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - General Subjects, vol. 1863, pp. 511 - 519, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbagen.2018.12.003

Dharmawardena P; Premaratne R; Mendis K; Wickemasinghe R; Rodrigo C; Harintheran A; Fernando D, 2019, 'Effectiveness of passive case detection for imported malaria in a hospital setting in Sri Lanka during the prevention of re-introduction phase of malaria', International Health, vol. 11, pp. 64 - 70, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihy061

Herath HMMTB; Withana M; Gamage R; Rodrigo C, 2018, 'Is there a delay in seeking medical care after the first seizure in "resource limited settings": A pilot study from Sri Lanka', BMC Research Notes, vol. 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13104-018-3887-3

Herath HMMTB; Keragala BSDP; Udeshika WAE; Samarawickrama SSM; Pahalagamage SP; Kulatunga A; Rodrigo C, 2018, 'Knowledge, attitudes and skills in melanoma diagnosis among doctors: A cross sectional study from Sri Lanka', BMC Research Notes, vol. 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13104-018-3499-y

Rodrigo C; Weeratunga P; Fernando SD; Rajapakse S, 2018, 'Amphotericin B for treatment of visceral leishmaniasis: systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective comparative clinical studies including dose-ranging studies', Clinical Microbiology and Infection, vol. 24, pp. 591 - 598, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cmi.2017.11.008

Fernando D; Wijeyaratne P; Wickremasinghe R; Abeyasinghe RR; Galappaththy GNL; Wickremasinghe R; Hapugoda M; Abeywickrema WA; Rodrigo C, 2018, 'Use of a public-private partnership in malaria elimination efforts in Sri Lanka; A case study', BMC Health Services Research, vol. 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12913-018-3008-y

Tissera HA; Samaraweera PC; Jayamanne BDW; Janaki MDS; U Chulasiri MPP; Rodrigo C; Fernando SD, 2018, 'Use of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis in integrated vector control of Aedes sp. in Sri Lanka: a prospective controlled effectiveness study', Tropical Medicine and International Health, vol. 23, pp. 229 - 235, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/tmi.13015

De Silva NL; Parththipan B; Rodrigo C; Constantine G; Fernando SD; Rajapakse S, 2017, 'Peer assisted learning among Sri Lankan medical undergraduates: A cross sectional study', BMC Research Notes, vol. 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13104-017-2920-2

Dharmawardena P; Rodrigo C; Mendis K; De A W Gunasekera WMKT; Premaratne R; Ringwald P; Fernando D, 2017, 'Response of imported malaria patients to antimalarial medicines in Sri Lanka following malaria elimination', PLoS ONE, vol. 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0188613

Rajapakse S; Weeratunga P; Rodrigo C; de Silva NL; Fernando SD, 2017, 'Prophylaxis of human toxoplasmosis: a systematic review', Pathogens and Global Health, vol. 111, pp. 333 - 342, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20477724.2017.1370528

Rajapakse S; de Silva NL; Weeratunga P; Rodrigo C; Fernando SD, 2017, 'Prophylactic and therapeutic interventions for bleeding in dengue: A systematic review', Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, vol. 111, pp. 433 - 439, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trx079

Weeratunga P; Rodrigo C; Fernando SD; Rajapakse S, 2017, 'Control methods for Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012759

Wee I; Lo A; Rodrigo C, 2017, 'Drug treatment of scrub typhus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials', Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, vol. 111, pp. 336 - 344, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trx066

Fernando SD; Booso R; Dharmawardena P; Harintheran A; Raviraj K; Rodrigo C; Danansuriya M; Wickremasinghe R, 2017, 'The need for preventive and curative services for malaria when the military is deployed in endemic overseas territories: A case study and lessons learned', Military Medical Research, vol. 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40779-017-0128-3

Rodrigo C; Gnanathasan A, 2017, 'Management of scorpion envenoming: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials', Systematic Reviews, vol. 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13643-017-0469-8

Rodrigo C; Walker MR; Leung P; Eltahla AA; Grebely J; Dore GJ; Applegate T; Page K; Dwivedi S; Bruneau J; Morris MD; Cox AL; Osburn W; Kim AY; Schinkel J; Shoukry NH; Lauer GM; Maher L; Hellard M; Prins M; Luciani F; Lloyd AR; Bull RA, 2017, 'Limited naturally occurring escape in broadly neutralizing antibody epitopes in hepatitis C glycoprotein E2 and constrained sequence usage in acute infection', Infection, Genetics and Evolution, vol. 49, pp. 88 - 96, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meegid.2017.01.006

Rodrigo C; Kirushanthan S; Gnanathasan A, 2017, 'Prevention of krait bites by sleeping above ground: preliminary results from an observational pilot study', Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, vol. 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12995-017-0156-7

Samarakoon L; Fernanado T; Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S, 2017, 'Acute kidney injury due to preventable infections and envenomation: experiences from a tertiary care centre in Sri Lanka', Internal Medicine Journal, vol. 47, pp. 343, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/imj.13367

Eltahla AA; Leung P; Pirozyan MR; Rodrigo C; Grebely J; Applegate T; Maher L; Luciani F; Lloyd AR; Bull RA, 2017, 'Dynamic evolution of hepatitis C virus resistance-associated substitutions in the absence of antiviral treatment', Scientific Reports, vol. 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep41719

Rodrigo C; Eltahla AA; Bull RA; Luciani F; Grebely J; Dore GJ; Applegate T; Page K; Bruneau J; Morris MD; Cox AL; Osburn W; Kim AY; Shoukry NH; Lauer GM; Maher L; Schinkel J; Prins M; Hellard M; Lloyd AR, 2017, 'Phylogenetic analysis of full-length, early infection, hepatitis C virus genomes among people with intravenous drug use: the InC³ Study', Journal of Viral Hepatitis, vol. 24, pp. 43 - 52, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jvh.12616

Eltahla AA; Rodrigo C; Betz-Stablein B; Grebely J; Applegate T; Luciani F; Schinkel J; Dore GJ; Page K; Bruneau J; Morris MD; Cox AL; Kim AY; Shoukry NH; Lauer GM; Maher L; Hellard M; Prins M; Lloyd AR; Bull RA, 2017, 'Analysis of resistance-associated substitutions in acute hepatitis C virus infection by deep sequencing across six genotypes and three continents', Journal of Viral Hepatitis, vol. 24, pp. 37 - 42, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jvh.12615

Rodrigo C; Eltahla AA; Bull RA; Grebely J; Dore GJ; Applegate T; Page K; Bruneau J; Morris MD; Cox AL; Osburn W; Kim AY; Schinkel J; Shoukry NH; Lauer GM; Maher L; Hellard M; Prins M; Estes C; Razavi H; Lloyd AR; Luciani F, 2016, 'Historical Trends in the Hepatitis C Virus Epidemics in North America and Australia', Journal of Infectious Diseases, vol. 214, pp. 1383 - 1389, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiw389

Fernando SD; Dharmawardana P; Epasinghe G; Senanayake N; Rodrigo C; Premaratne R; Wickremasinghe R, 2016, 'Contribution of the private sector healthcare service providers to malaria diagnosis in a prevention of re-introduction setting', Malaria Journal, vol. 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12936-016-1570-5

Rajapakse S; Weeratunga P; Niloofa R; Fernando N; de Silva NL; Rodrigo C; Maduranga S; Nandasiri N; Premawansa S; Karunanayake L; de Silva HJ; Handunnetti S, 2016, 'A Diagnostic Scoring Model for Leptospirosis in Resource Limited Settings.', PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, vol. 10, pp. e0004513 - e0004513, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0004513

Herath TB; Withana M; Rodrigo C; Gamage R; Gamage C, 2016, 'Prevalence and associations for symptoms of depression in patients with Parkinson's disease: A Sri Lankan experience', International Journal of Mental Health Systems, vol. 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13033-016-0079-1

Samaranayake N; Fernando SD; Neththikumara NF; Rodrigo C; Karunaweera ND; Dissanayake VHW, 2016, 'Association of HLA class I and II genes with cutaneous leishmaniasis: A case control study from Sri Lanka and a systematic review', BMC Infectious Diseases, vol. 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-016-1626-8

Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S; Fernando SD, 2016, 'Primaquine or tafenoquine for preventing malaria in people travelling to or living in endemic areas', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012242

Fernando N; Wickremesinghe S; Niloofa R; Rodrigo C; Karunanayake L; De Silva HJ; Wickremesinghe AR; Premawansa S; Rajapakse S; Handunnetti SM, 2016, 'Protein carbonyl as a biomarker of oxidative stress in severe leptospirosis, and its usefulness in differentiating leptospirosis from dengue infections', PLoS ONE, vol. 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0156085

Rajapakse S; Weeratunga P; Roshan Niloofa MJ; Fernando N; Rodrigo C; Maduranga S; De Silva NL; Janaka De Silva H; Karunanayake L; Handunnetti S, 2016, 'Clinical and laboratory associations of severity in a Sri Lankan cohort of patients with serologically confirmed leptospirosis: A prospective study', Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, vol. 110, pp. 261, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trw018

Bull RA; Eltahla AA; Rodrigo C; Koekkoek SM; Walker M; Pirozyan MR; Betz-Stablein B; Toepfer A; Laird M; Oh S; Heiner C; Maher L; Schinkel J; Lloyd AR; Luciani F, 2016, 'A method for near full-length amplification and sequencing for six hepatitis C virus genotypes', BMC Genomics, vol. 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12864-016-2575-8

Fernando SD; Dharmawardana P; Semege S; Epasinghe G; Senanayake N; Rodrigo C; Premaratne R, 2016, 'The risk of imported malaria in security forces personnel returning from overseas missions in the context of prevention of re-introduction of malaria to Sri Lanka', Malaria Journal, vol. 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12936-016-1204-y

Witharana C; Wijesiriwardhana P; Jayasekara K; Kumari P; Rodrigo C, 2015, 'Awareness of female malignancies among women and their partners in Southern Sri Lanka and implications for screening: A cross sectional study Health behavior, health promotion and society', BMC Public Health, vol. 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-2531-6

Rodrigo C; Maduranga S; Withana M; Fernando D; Rajapakse S, 2015, 'Knowledge seeking behaviours of pre interns and early career doctors in Sri Lanka: A cross sectional study Medical Education', BMC Research Notes, vol. 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13104-015-1600-3

Eugene EJ; Handunnetti SM; Wickramasinghe SA; Kalugalage TL; Rodrigo C; Wickremesinghe H; Dikmadugoda N; Somaratne P; De Silva HJ; Rajapakse S, 2015, 'Evaluation of two immunodiagnostic tests for early rapid diagnosis of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: A preliminary study', BMC Infectious Diseases, vol. 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-015-1080-z

Fernando SD; Ainan S; Premaratne RG; Rodrigo C; Jayanetti SR; Rajapakse S, 2015, 'Challenges to malaria surveillance following elimination of indigenous transmission: Findings from a hospital-based study in rural Sri Lanka', International Health, vol. 7, pp. 317 - 323, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihv046

Rajapakse S; Weeratunga P; Niloofa MJR; Fernando N; Rodrigo C; Maduranga S; Fernando NL; de Silva HJ; Karunanayake L; Handunnetti S, 2015, 'Clinical and laboratory associations of severity in a Sri Lankan cohort of patients with serologically confirmed leptospirosis: A prospective study', Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, vol. 109, pp. 710 - 716, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trv079

Rajapakse S; Rodrigo C; Balaji K; Fernando SD, 2015, 'Atypical manifestations of leptospirosis', Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, vol. 109, pp. 294 - 302, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trv026

Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S; Gooneratne L, 2015, 'Rituximab in the treatment of autoimmune haemolytic anaemia', British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, vol. 79, pp. 709 - 719, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bcp.12498

Rajapakse S; Rodrigo C; Fernando SD, 2015, 'Tafenoquine for preventing relapse in people with Plasmodium vivax malaria', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010458.pub2

Rajapakse S; Rodrigo C; Handunnetti SM; Fernando DD, 2015, 'Current immunological and molecular tools for leptospirosis: Diagnostics, vaccine design, and biomarkers for predicting severity', Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials, vol. 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12941-014-0060-2

Chang T; Rodrigo C; Samarakoon L, 2015, 'Spontaneous intracranial hypotension presenting as thunderclap headache: a case report', BMC research notes, vol. 8, pp. 108, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13104-015-1068-1

Rodrigo C; de Silva NL; Goonaratne R; Samarasekara K; Wijesinghe I; Parththipan B; Rajapakse S, 2014, 'High dose corticosteroids in severe leptospirosis: A systematic review', Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, vol. 108, pp. 743 - 750, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/tru148

Withana M; Rodrigo C; Shivanthan MC; Warnakulasooriya S; Wimalachandra M; Gooneratne L; Rajapakse S, 2014, 'Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome presenting with acanthocytosis and splenic and retroperitoneal lymphangioma: A case report', Journal of Medical Case Reports, vol. 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-8-390

Gnanathasan A; Rodrigo C, 2014, 'Pulmonary effects and complications of snakebites', Chest, vol. 146, pp. 1403 - 1412, http://dx.doi.org/10.1378/chest.13-2674

Fernando SDE; Rodrigo C; de Silva N; Semege S; Rajapakse S; Samaranayake N; Senenayake S; Premaratne RGA, 2014, 'Educating the security forces, a high risk group in malaria elimination efforts: an example from Sri Lanka', International health, vol. 6, pp. 196 - 202, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihu044

De Silva NL; Niloofa M; Fernando N; Karunanayake L; Rodrigo C; De Silva HJ; Premawansa S; Handunnetti SM; Rajapakse S, 2014, 'Changes in full blood count parameters in leptospirosis: A prospective study', International Archives of Medicine, vol. 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1755-7682-7-31

Withana M; Rodrigo C; Gnanathasan A; Gooneratne L, 2014, 'Presumptive thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura following a hump-nosed viper (Hypnale hypnale) bite: A case report', Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases, vol. 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1678-9199-20-26

Rajapakse S; Rodrigo C; Maduranga S; Rajapakse AC, 2014, 'Corticosteroids in the treatment of dengue shock syndrome', Infection and Drug Resistance, vol. 7, pp. 137 - 143, http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S55380

de Silva NL; Damayanthi H; Rajapakse AC; Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S, 2014, 'Leukotriene receptor antagonists for chronic urticaria: A systematic review', Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology, vol. 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1710-1492-10-24

Rodrigo C; Fernando D; Rajapakse S, 2014, 'Pharmacological management of tetanus: An evidence-based review', Critical Care, vol. 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/cc13797

Withana M; Rodrigo C; Chang T; Karunanayake P; Rajapakse S, 2014, 'Dengue fever presenting with acute cerebellitis: A case report', BMC Research Notes, vol. 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-7-125

Rodrigo C; de Silva NL; Gunaratne R; Rajapakse S; De Silva VA; Hanwella R, 2014, 'Lower estimated glomerular filtration rates in patients on long term lithium: A comparative study and a meta-analysis of literature', BMC Psychiatry, vol. 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-244X-14-4

De Silva NL; Samarasekara K; Rodrigo C; Samarakoon L; Fernando SD; Rajapakse S, 2014, 'Why do doctors emigrate from Sri Lanka? A survey of medical undergraduates and new graduates', BMC Research Notes, vol. 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-7-918

Gunatilake SSC; Yapa LG; Gallala M; Gamlath R; Rodrigo C; Wimalaratna H, 2014, 'Lemierre's syndrome secondary to community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection presenting with cardiac tamponade, a rare disease with a life-threatening presentation: a case report', International Journal of Emergency Medicine, vol. 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12245-014-0039-y

Ranasinghe HM; Ranasinghe N; Rodrigo C; Seneviratne RDA; Rajapakse S, 2013, 'Awareness of breast cancer among adolescent girls in Colombo, Sri Lanka: A school based study', BMC Public Health, vol. 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-1209

Rajapakse S; Rodrigo C; Rajapakse AC, 2013, 'Isolated hypomagnesemia in a patient treated with capecitabine', Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, vol. 19, pp. 254 - 256, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1078155212455445

Fernando T; Rodrigo C; Samarakoon L; Navinan MR; Dandeniya C; Constantine G; Rajapakse S, 2013, 'Electrocardiographic and echocardiographic manifestations of cardiac involvement in leptospirosis', Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, vol. 107, pp. 457 - 459, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trt038

Rajapakse S; Chrishan Shivanthan M; Samaranayake N; Rodrigo C; Deepika Fernando S, 2013, 'Antibiotics for human toxoplasmosis: A systematic review of randomized trials', Pathogens and Global Health, vol. 107, pp. 162 - 169, http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/2047773213Y.0000000094

Kalugalage T; Rodrigo C; Vithanage T; Somaratne P; De Silva HJ; Handunnetti S; Rajapakse S, 2013, 'Low serum total nitrite and nitrate levels in severe leptospirosis', BMC Infectious Diseases, vol. 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-13-206

Rajapakse S; Rodrigo C; Fernando SD, 2013, 'Tafenoquine for Plasmodium vivax malaria infection', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010458

Samarakoon L; Fernando T; Rodrigo C, 2013, 'Learning styles and approaches to learning among medical undergraduates and postgraduates', BMC Medical Education, vol. 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-13-42

Navinan MR; Rodrigo C; Fernando T; Rajapakse S; Samarakoon L, 2013, 'Early warning scores: Do they predict mortality in practice?', Journal of Acute Medicine, vol. 3, pp. 31 - 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jacme.2012.12.003

Rodrigo C; Henegama T; Hanwella R, 2013, 'Life threatening self starvation; A case report', BMC Research Notes, vol. 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-6-36

Rodrigo C; Fernando T; Rajapakse S; De Silva V; Hanwella R, 2013, 'Caregiver strain and symptoms of depression among principal caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder in Sri Lanka', International Journal of Mental Health Systems, vol. 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-4458-7-2

Rodrigo C; Samarakoon L; Rajapakse S; Lanerolle R; Sheriff R, 2013, 'Kidney disease in the elderly: a Sri Lankan perspective.', Saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation : an official publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia, vol. 24, pp. 1285 - 1290, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1319-2442.121282

Rodrigo C; de Silva A; Lanerolle R, 2013, 'Symptoms of anxiety among patients with chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka.', Saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation : an official publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia, vol. 24, pp. 1256 - 1257, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1319-2442.121302

Rodrigo C; Gooneratne L, 2013, 'Dapsone for primary immune thrombocytopenia in adults and children: An evidence-based review', Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, vol. 11, pp. 1946 - 1953, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jth.12371

Rodrigo C; Welgama S; Wijeratne T; Weligepola R; Rajapakse S; Jayananda G, 2013, 'A prospective cohort study on the role of nonspecialist staff in preventing relapses and improving clinic attendance of patients with schizophrenia', Indian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 55, pp. 74 - 76, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0019-5545.105518

Rodrigo C; Fernando T; Samarakoon L; Dandeniya C; Wattegama M; Wanniarachchi N; Jayananda G; Rajapakse S, 2013, 'Acute coronary events during alcohol withdrawal', Addiction, vol. 108, pp. 222 - 223, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/add.12057

Rodrigo C; Amarasuriya M; Wickramasinghe S; Constantine GR, 2013, 'Therapeutic momentum: A concept opposite to therapeutic inertia', International Journal of Clinical Practice, vol. 67, pp. 97 - 98, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijcp.12043

Rodrigo C; Weerasinghe S; Jeevagan V; Rajapakse S; Constantine G, 2012, 'Addressing the relationship between cardiac hypertrophy and ischaemic stroke: An observational study', International Archives of Medicine, vol. 5, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1755-7682-5-32

Rajapakse S; Rodrigo C; Rajapakse A, 2012, 'Treatment of dengue fever', Infection and Drug Resistance, vol. 5, pp. 103 - 112

Rodrigo C; Samarakoon L; Fernando SD; Rajapakse S, 2012, 'A meta-analysis of magnesium for tetanus', Anaesthesia, vol. 67, pp. 1370 - 1374, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/anae.12020

Gamakaranage C; Rodrigo C; Samarawickrama S; Wijayaratne D; Jayawardane M; Karunanayake P; Jayasinghe S, 2012, 'Dengue hemorrhagic fever and severe thrombocytopenia in a patient on mandatory anticoagulation; balancing two life threatening conditions; a case report', BMC Infectious Diseases, vol. 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-12-272

Rodrigo C; Ranasinghe N; Wijayaratne D; Navinan R; Fernando D; Rajapakse S, 2012, 'Problematic internet behaviours among university students in Sri Lanka', Asian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 5, pp. 275 - 276, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2011.12.008

Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S, 2012, 'Parallel Researching with Online Collaboration (PROC), a new cost effective model for multicentre multinational research', Biodiscovery, http://dx.doi.org/10.7750/biodiscovery.2012.2.3

Chang T; Rodrigo C; Ranawaka N; Atukorala I, 2012, 'Multiple ring-enhancing cerebral lesions in systemic lupus erythematosis: A case report', Journal of Medical Case Reports, vol. 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-6-172

Rajapakse S; Rodrigo C; Fernando D, 2012, 'Scrub typhus: Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and prognosis', Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, vol. 5, pp. 261 - 264, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1995-7645(12)60036-4

Samarakoon L; Ranawaka N; Rodrigo C; Constantine GR; Goonarathne L, 2012, 'Fanconi anaemia with bilateral diffuse pulmonary arterio venous fistulae: A case report', BMC Blood Disorders, vol. 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2326-12-1

Gnanathasan A; Rodrigo C; Peranantharajah T; Coonghe A, 2012, 'Case report: Saw-scaled viper bites in Sri Lanka: Is it a different subspecies? Clinical evidence from an authenticated case series', American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, vol. 86, pp. 254 - 257, http://dx.doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.2012.11-0447

Fernando SD; Herath S; Rodrigo C; Rajapakse L, 2012, 'Clinical features and sociodemographic factors affecting Trichomonas vaginalis infection in women attending a central sexually transmitted diseases clinic in Sri Lanka', Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, vol. 33, pp. 25 - 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0253-7184.93813

Gamakaranage CSSK; Rodrigo C; Weerasinghe S; Gnanathasan A; Puvanaraj V; Fernando H, 2011, 'Complications and management of acute copper sulphate poisoning; A case discussion', Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, vol. 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1745-6673-6-34

Fernando D; Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S, 2011, 'Primaquine in vivax malaria: An update and review on management issues', Malaria Journal, vol. 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-10-351

Rodrigo C; Atukorala I, 2011, 'Delay in diagnosis of generalized miliary tuberculosis with osseo-articular involvement: A case report', Journal of Medical Case Reports, vol. 5, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-5-512

Fernando SD; Herath S; Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S, 2011, 'Improving diagnosis of Trichomonas Vaginalis infection in resource limited health care settings in Sri Lanka', Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, vol. 3, pp. 324 - 328, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-777X.91051

Rodrigo C; Epa D; Sriram G; Jayasinghe S, 2011, 'Acute coronary ischemia during alcohol withdrawal: A case report', Journal of Medical Case Reports, vol. 5, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-5-369

Gamakaranage CS; Rodrigo C; Jayasinghe S; Rajapakse S, 2011, 'Hypokalemic paralysis associated with cystic disease of the kidney: Case report', BMC Nephrology, vol. 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2369-12-16

Fernando SD; Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S, 2011, 'Chemoprophylaxis in malaria: Drugs, evidence of efficacy and costs', Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, vol. 4, pp. 330 - 336, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1995-7645(11)60098-9

Rodrigo C; Fernando SD; Rajapakse S, 2011, 'Current evidence on the use of antifilarial agents in the management of bancroftian filariasis', Journal of Tropical Medicine, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/175941

Rodrigo C; Gamakaranage CSSSK; Epa DS; Gnanathasan A; Rajapakse S, 2011, 'Hypothyroidism causing paralytic ileus and acute kidney injury - Case report', Thyroid Research, vol. 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1756-6614-4-7

Rajapakse S; Rodrigo C; Fernando SD, 2011, 'Drug treatment of scrub typhus', Tropical Doctor, vol. 41, pp. 1 - 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1258/td.2010.100311

Rodrigo C; Sheriff R; Rajapakse S; Lanerolle RD, 2011, 'A two-year retrospective analysis of renal transplant patients in Sri Lanka.', Saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation : an official publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia, vol. 22, pp. 174 - 178

Fernando SD; Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S, 2010, 'The 'hidden' burden of malaria: Cognitive impairment following infection', Malaria Journal, vol. 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-9-366

Rodrigo C; Lanerolle R; Arambepola C, 2010, 'Adequacy of hemodialysis in patients with chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka: a prospective study.', Saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation : an official publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia, vol. 21, pp. 1145 - 1146

Rajapakse S; Rodrigo C; Haniffa R, 2010, 'Developing a clinically relevant classification to predict mortality in severe leptospirosis', Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, vol. 3, pp. 213 - 219, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-2700.66519

Rajapakse S; Rodrigo PC; Selvachandran J, 2010, 'Management of acute coronary syndrome in a tertiary care general medical unit in Sri Lanka: How closely do we follow the guidelines?', Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, vol. 35, pp. 421 - 427, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2710.2009.01115.x

Rodrigo C; Welgama S; Gunawardana A; Maithripala C; Jayananda G; Rajapakse S, 2010, 'A retrospective analysis of cannabis use in a cohort of mentally ill patients in Sri Lanka and its implications on policy development', Substance Abuse: Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, vol. 5, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1747-597X-5-16

Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S; Jayananda G, 2010, 'The 'antisocial' person: An insight in to biology, classification and current evidence on treatment', Annals of General Psychiatry, vol. 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1744-859X-9-31

Ranasinghe CC; Rodrigo PC; Premaratne S; Adikari AMMC; Rajapakse S, 2010, 'An audit on the care of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a tertiary care medical clinic in Sri Lanka', International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries, vol. 30, pp. 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0973-3930.66517

Rodrigo C; Perera S; Adhikari M; Rajapakse A; Rajapakse S, 2010, 'Cognitive impairment and symptoms of depression among geriatric patients in a tertiary care unit in Sri Lanka', Indian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 52, pp. 279 - 280, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0019-5545.71000

Rajapakse S; Ranasinghe C; Rodrigo C, 2010, 'Corticosteroid therapy in dengue infection- opinions of junior doctors', JOURNAL OF GLOBAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES, vol. 2, pp. 199 - 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-777X.62861

Rodrigo C; Welgama S; Gurusinghe J; Wijeratne T; Jayananda G; Rajapakse S, 2010, 'Symptoms of anxiety and depression in adolescent students; a perspective from Sri Lanka', Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, vol. 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1753-2000-4-10

Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S, 2010, 'HIV, poverty and women', International Health, vol. 2, pp. 9 - 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.inhe.2009.12.003

Rajapakse S; Rodrigo C; Rajapakse A, 2010, 'Atypical manifestations of chikungunya infection', Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, vol. 104, pp. 89 - 96, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trstmh.2009.07.031

Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S, 2010, 'Looking at Complicating Non-Biological Issues in Women with HIV', JOURNAL OF GLOBAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES, vol. 2, pp. 15 - 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-777X.59246

Rajapakse S; Rodrigo C; Wijewickrema ES, 2009, 'Management of Sepsis-Induced Acute Kidney Injury', Sri Lanka Journal of Critical Care, vol. 1, pp. 3 - 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/sljcc.v1i1.937

Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S, 2009, 'Current Status of HIV/AIDS in South Asia', JOURNAL OF GLOBAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES, vol. 1, pp. 93 - 101, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-777X.56249

Rajapakse S; Rodrigo C; Rajapakse A; Kirthinanda D; Wijeratne S, 2009, 'Renal replacement therapy in sepsis-induced acute renal failure.', Saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation : an official publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia, vol. 20, pp. 553 - 559

Rodrigo C; Muhuthar R, 2009, 'Acceptance of ligation and resection of tubes for contraception in Sri Lanka', Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, vol. 35, pp. 266, http://dx.doi.org/10.1783/147118909789587231

Rodrigo C; Rajapakse S, 2009, 'Cannabis and schizophrenia spectrum disorders: a review of clinical studies.', Indian J Psychol Med, vol. 31, pp. 62 - 70, http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0253-7176.63575