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N K Fernando

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PubMed1992

Observations on malaria patients seeking treatment in hospitals in a rural and an urban area of Sri Lanka.

Malaria in Sri Lanka is endemic in the dry zone and occurs during epidemics in the wet zone. A survey was carried out on malaria patients presenting at a hospital located in a predominantly rural area in the dry zone (Polonnaruwa) and an urban area in the wet zone (Ragama). Higher incidence of Plasmodium falciparum infections than reported nationally were observed in both locations. Of particular interest is the rapidity with which patients gained access to hospital treatment after the onset of malaria symptoms. The observed mode is 3-6 days. It is postulated that early treatment may impair the development of clinical immunity to malaria in the Sri Lankan population.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1980

Hemophilus influenzae pneumonia in adults: report of five cases caused by ampicillin-resistant strains.

Recently there has been increased recognition of Hemophilus influenzae as a cause of pneumonia in adults. Although ampicillin-resistant strains of Hemophilus influenzae have been a major problem in pediatric practice, such strains have not previously been noted to be a significant problem in the treatment of adult pneumonia. We report 5 cases of pneumonia caused by beta-lactamase-producing strains of Hemophilus influenzae. These organisms were susceptible to chloramphenicol but resistant to ampicillin. Cure was achieved by treatment with chloramphenicol after the initial treatment with ampicillin had failed. The ability of a microbiology laboratory to isolate and to test routinely for ampicillin-resistant strains is an important factor in the successful treatment of Hemophilus influenzae infections.

Adult↗