Abstract
The Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases (SLJID) is an open access, peer-reviewed, biannual journal published by the Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (SSM). The Journal considers articles from all professional disciplines involved in the field of infectious diseases. The Journal has been in publication since 2011, is included in the DOAJ since 2018 and is a member of COPE since 2021. The SLJID practices a double-blind peer review policy. From 2022, the SLJID publishes accepted manuscripts online immediately after copy-editing, enabling rapid dissemination of scientific knowledge. The published articles are subsequently compiled into two issues in April and October. The SLJID does not charge any article processing or publication fee.
Highlights
Wilgamuwa is a hotspot of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu)
A preliminary study was carried out to enumerate and identify coliform bacteria in drinking water obtained from Wilgamuwa and investigate their antibiotic resistance
The results were compared with drinking water samples from Minipe area which is considered as a CKDu non-prevalent region
Summary
Wilgamuwa is a hotspot of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu). Groundwater is the main source of drinking water in Wilgamuwa. A preliminary study was carried out to enumerate and identify coliform bacteria in drinking water obtained from Wilgamuwa and investigate their antibiotic resistance. The results were compared with drinking water samples from Minipe area which is considered as a CKDu non-prevalent region
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