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Neonatal herpes zoster infection
(Sri Lanka Medical Association, 1999) Jayawardena, D.R.K.C.
The Use of commercially prepared 10 percent dextrose reduces the incidence of neonatal septicaemia
(Sri Lanka Medical Association, 1997) Karunasekera, K.A.W.; Jayawardena, D.R.K.C.; Sunil-Chandra, N.P.
Septicemia is an important cause of mortality morbidity among babies in neonatal care units. The Special Care Baby Unit, University Paediatric Unit of the Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama experienced two out breaks of Klesbiella, between February and May 1996. Suspects the transmission of Klesbiella would have occurred as a result of contamination of intravenous fluid. Suggests use of commercially prepared dextrose as against making it for new born babies as a preventive measure. (letter to editor)
Iron deficiency anaemia in infancy
(College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka, 1995) Jayawardena, D.R.K.C.
Anaemia may be caused not only by a deficiency of iron, but by other conditions as well. Indicates clinical detection of anaemia. Under recommended iron intakes discusses 2 types of dietary iron - haem iron and non haem iron, food fortification, factors that affect iron absorption, and enhancers and inhibitors.