Anjana Silva (0000-0002-9968-3707)

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I am a Professor in the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow of Monash Venom Group, Monash University. I obtained my MBBS and M.Phil from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and PhD from Monash University, Australia. My main fields of research interest are clinical toxinology, medical entomology, herpetology and ichthyology. I am a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH) and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh (FRCP Edin).

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MONASH UNIVERSITY: Clayton, AU

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Anjana Silva

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MONASH UNIVERSITY: Clayton, AU

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka: Anuradhapura, LK

Monash University: Melbourne, AU

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences: Saliyapura, LK

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka: Anuradhapura, LK

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka: Anuradhapura, LK

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka: Anuradhapura, North-Central, LK

Base Hospital, Gampola: Gampola, Central, LK

Wildlife Heritage Trust of Sri Lanka: Colombo, Sri Lanka, Western, LK

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Monash University: Clayton, VIC, AU

University of Peradeniya: Peradeniya, Central, LK

University of Peradeniya: Peradeniya, Central, LK

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Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh: Edinburgh, GB

Fellowship of the National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka: Colombo, LK

Royal Society for Public Health: London, London, GB

Monash University: Clayton, VIC, AU

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Understanding the role of small-molecule therapeutics for snake envenoming

Snakebite prevention: A call for comprehensive, context-specific solutions

Aetiopathogenesis, clinico-epidemiological and diagnostic aspects of human ocular trematode infections: a scoping review protocol

Bridging bench and bedside to explore the role of Indian polyvalent antivenom in treating snakebite in Sri Lanka

ATAK (Adrenaline, Takotsubo, Anaphylaxis, and Kounis hypersensitivity-associated syndrome) following Common cobra (Naja naja) bite: A Case Report from Sri Lanka.

Health issues and related health-seeking behaviours of snakebite patients after hospital discharge: A cohort study from rural Sri Lanka

Utility of Three Serum Biomarkers for Early Detection of Systemic Envenoming Following Viper Bites in Sri Lanka

A Bite by Shaw's Short Sea Snake (Hydrophis curtus): A Case of Mild Myotoxicity or a Dry Bite?

Merrem's Hump-Nosed Viper (Hypnale hypnale) Bite on the Tongue of an Infant Leading to Upper Airway Obstruction: An Unusual Presentation

Investigating skeletal muscle biomarkers for the early detection of Australian myotoxic snake envenoming: an animal model pilot study

Antivenoms for local effects of snake envenoming&nbsp;

Minimising misidentification of common medically important snakes of Sri Lanka in the hospital setting

Outstation state medical faculties in Sri Lanka: nobody&rsquo;s children when it comes to sustainability!

Incidence of serum sickness following Indian polyvalent antivenom therapy in a cohort of snake-envenomed patients in rural Sri Lanka

Does snake envenoming cause chronic kidney disease? A cohort study in rural Sri Lanka

Approach to Study the Efficacy and Safety of New Complementary and Alternative Medicine Formulations: Lesson during COVID-19 from Sri Lanka.

The accuracy of nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) in detecting human intestinal nematode infections: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Comparison of bedside clotting tests for detecting venom-induced consumption coagulopathy following Sri Lankan viper envenoming

Kounis syndrome following an anaphylactic reaction to antivenom in a patient with Russell's viper (Daboia russelii) bite: A case report

Long-term health effects perceived by snakebite patients in rural Sri Lanka: A cohort study

Ensuring responsible conduct of research and publications in Sri Lankan context: an eye-opener

Mild venom-induced consumption coagulopathy associated with thrombotic microangiopathy following a juvenile Russell's viper (Daboia russelii) envenoming: A case report

The Effect of Australian and Asian Commercial Antivenoms in Reversing the Post-Synaptic Neurotoxicity of <i>O. hannah</i>, <i>N. naja</i> and <i>N. kaouthia</i> Venoms In Vitro

In Vitro Neutralization of the Myotoxicity of Australian Mulga Snake (Pseudechis australis) and Sri Lankan Russell’s Viper (Daboia russelii) Venoms by Australian and Indian Polyvalent Antivenoms

Isolation and Characterization of Two Postsynaptic Neurotoxins From Indian Cobra (<i>Naja Naja</i>) Venom.

Myocarditis and severe neuromuscular paralysis following a suspected Common krait (&lt;em&gt;Bungarus caeruleus&lt;/em&gt;) envenoming in a child: A case report

Anuradhapura Medical Journal (AMJ): Swimming against the tide

Indian Polyvalent Antivenom Accelerates Recovery From Venom-Induced Consumption Coagulopathy (VICC) in Sri Lankan Russell’s Viper (Daboia russelii) Envenoming

Isolation and Pharmacological Characterization of α-Elapitoxin-Oh3a, a Long-Chain Post-Synaptic Neurotoxin From King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) Venom

Rodent Lethality Models Are Problematic for Evaluating Antivenoms for Human Envenoming

Effect of Indian Polyvalent Antivenom in the Prevention and Reversal of Local Myotoxicity Induced by Common Cobra (Naja naja) Venom from Sri Lanka In Vitro

First Authenticated Case of a Bite by Rare and Elusive Blood-Bellied Coral Snake (Calliophis haematoetron)

Time delays in treatment of snakebite patients in rural Sri Lanka and the need for rapid diagnostic tests

In-Vitro Neutralization of the Neurotoxicity of Coastal Taipan Venom by Australian Polyvalent Antivenom: The Window of Opportunity

Bedside Coagulation Tests in Diagnosing Venom-Induced Consumption Coagulopathy in Snakebite

Intra-Specific Venom Variation in the Australian Coastal Taipan Oxyuranus scutellatus

Current research into snake antivenoms, their mechanisms of action and applications

An in vivo examination of the differences between rapid cardiovascular collapse and prolonged hypotension induced by snake venom

Severe coagulopathy in Merrem's hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale hypnale) envenoming unresponsive to fresh frozen plasma: A case report

Long-term Effects of Snake Envenoming

Sub-clinical neuromuscular dysfunction after envenoming by Merrem’s hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale hypnale)

Hyponatraemia and seizures in Merrem's hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale hypnale) envenoming: a case report

Defining the role of post-synaptic α-neurotoxins in paralysis due to snake envenoming in humans

Addressing the global challenge of snake envenoming

Antivenom for Neuromuscular Paralysis Resulting From Snake Envenoming

Antivenom for snake venom-induced neuromuscular paralysis

Neurotoxicity in Sri Lankan Russell’s Viper (Daboia russelii) Envenoming is Primarily due to U1-viperitoxin-Dr1a, a Pre-Synaptic Neurotoxin

Efficacy of Indian polyvalent snake antivenoms against Sri Lankan snake venoms: Lethality studies or clinically focussed in vitro studies

Neuromuscular Effects of Common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus) Envenoming in Sri Lanka

Neurotoxicity in Russells viper (Daboia russelii) envenoming in Sri Lanka: A clinical and neurophysiological study

Antivenoms for local effects of snake envenoming

Outstation state medical faculties in Sri Lanka: nobody’s children when it comes to sustainability!

Myocarditis and severe neuromuscular paralysis following a suspected Common krait (<em>Bungarus caeruleus</em>) envenoming in a child: A case report