Author

Vaithehi Rajeevan Francis

Observed names: V. R. Francis, V.R. Francis, Vaithehi Rajeevan Francis, Vaithehi Francis, Vaithehi R Francis, Vaithehi R. Francis, Veithehi Rajeevan Francis

Institutions: Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Eastern University, Eastern University

Observed institutions: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Teaching Hospital Batticaloa, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Genetech (Sri Lanka), Eastern University, Eastern University

ORCID: 0000-0003-1854-0796

Observed ORCID: 0000-0003-1854-0796

OpenAlex ID: A5113000816

Nonclonal Burkholderia pseudomallei Population in Melioidosis Case Cluster, Sri Lanka

2021 · Himali S. Jayasinghearachchi, Vaithehi R. Francis, et al. · Emerging infectious diseases · 9

Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern by identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the spike protein by a multiplex real-time PCR

2021 · Laksiri Gomes, Chandima Jeewandara, et al. · Journal of Virological Methods · 8

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Whole-Genome Sequences of Eight Clinical Isolates of Burkholderia pseudomallei from Melioidosis Patients in Eastern Sri Lanka

2019 · Himali S. Jayasinghearachchi, Enoka M. Corea, et al. · Microbiology Resource Announcements · 8

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Klebsiella pneumoniae Multiple Liver Abscesses and Bacteremia in a Transfusion-dependent β Thalassemia Major Patient

2019 · Dulaanga Rathnayake, Kumanan Somasuriyan, et al. · Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology · 5

High Occurrence of ST131 Among Extraintestinal Pathogenic Escherichia coli in Humans and Dogs in Sri Lanka

2024 · W. A. Pamudi Maldam Dewasmika, D. R. Anuruddhika Dissanayake, et al. · Zoonoses and Public Health · 4

Antimicrobial susceptibility and serotypes of Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae in Sri Lanka: Experience from the National Reference Laboratory

2022 · Lilani Karunanayake, Veeraraghavan Balaji, et al. · Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine · 4

Molecular and phylogenetic analysis of influenza A and B viruses circulating in Sri Lanka following the COVID-19 pandemic

2025 · Thejanee Perera, Asanka Bowatte, et al. · Virus Genes · 2

Maternal vaginal colonising bacteria as a surrogate marker for prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in the Eastern region of Sri Lanka

2023 · M. H. M. Mirshath, Y. Vaveenthiran, et al. · Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases · 2

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Diagnosis of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children in a Resource-Limited Center

2022 · Nishanth Sekar, Mayurathan Pakkiyaretnam, et al. · Cureus · 2

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A rare case of Escherichia coli and Rhizopus sinusitis complicated with pneumocephalus, E. coli psoas abscess and sepsis

2021 · Dulaanga Rathnayake, Basith M. M., et al. · Access Microbiology · 1

The prevalence and risk factors of drug allergy in Sri Lanka—a multi-centre cross-sectional observational study (2024–2025)

2026 · Guwani Liyanage, Nadisha Badanasinghe, et al. · The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia

Bloodstream Infections and Antibiotic Susceptibility Among Patients With Positive Blood Cultures at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka

2026 · Suneth Kumara, Maheswaran Umakanth, et al. · Cureus

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Colonization of selected antibiotic-resistant bacteria among pregnant women: a cross-sectional study at a tertiary care hospital in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka

2026 · Fathima Siromiya Shamil Mafras, Vaithehi Rajeevan Francis, et al. · BMC Microbiology

National Point-Prevalence Study Of Antibacterial Prescription In Public Hospitals In Sri Lanka

2026 · Subodha Wickramasinghe, W.M.D. Gaya Bandara Wijayaratne, et al. · SSRN Electronic Journal

Demographic Characteristics and Disease Pattern Among Non-COVID-19 Patients Admitted to Medical Units of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka During Lockdown of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparison During and Before Lockdown

2023 · Mayurathan Pakkiyaretnam, Vaithehi R Francis, et al. · Cureus

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The diagnosis and management of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

2023 · S. Yathukulan, P. Mayurathan, et al. · Batticaloa Medical Journal.

Association of vitamin D levels with severity and outcome of COVID-19 infection among inward patients at a tertiary care unit in Sri Lanka

2023 · P. Mayurathan, G. R. Francis, et al. · Asian Journal of Internal Medicine

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Geographical and phylogenetic distribution of antimicrobial resistance among extra intestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli

2021 · W. A. P. M. Dewasmika, D. R. A. Dissanayake, et al. · Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases

Melioidosis case cluster following heavy inter-monsoonal rains in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka

2017 · V. R. Francis, M. Ahilen, et al. · Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases

Works count: 19

Citation count: 45

H-index: 4

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