Management of rifampicin-resistant TB: programme indicators and care cascade analysis in South Africa
De Vos E, Scott L, Voss De Lima Y, Warren RM, Stevens W, Hayes C, et al. Management of rifampicin-resistant TB: programme indicators and care cascade analysis in South Africa. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. [...]
Potential Impact of DPYD Variation on Fluoropyrimidine Drug Response in sub-Saharan African Populations
da Rocha JEB, Lombard Z, Ramsay M. Potential Impact of DPYD Variation on Fluoropyrimidine Drug Response in sub-Saharan African Populations. Front Genet. 2021;12:626954.
Diagnostic accuracy of semiquantitative point of care urine albumin to creatinine ratio and urine dipstick analysis in a primary care resource limited setting in South Africa
Currin SD, Gondwe MS, Mayindi NB, Chipungu S, Khoza BL, Tollman S, et al. Diagnostic accuracy of semiquantitative point of care urine albumin to creatinine ratio and urine dipstick analysis in a primary care resource [...]
Evaluating chronic kidney disease in rural South Africa: comparing estimated glomerular filtration rate using point-of-care creatinine to iohexol measured GFR
Currin S, Gondwe M, Mayindi N, Chipungu S, Khoza B, Khambule L, et al. Evaluating chronic kidney disease in rural South Africa: comparing estimated glomerular filtration rate using point-of-care creatinine to iohexol measured GFR. Clin [...]
Two Randomized Trials of Neutralizing Antibodies to Prevent HIV-1 Acquisition
Corey L, Gilbert PB, Juraska M, Montefiori DC, Morris L, Karuna ST, et al. Two Randomized Trials of Neutralizing Antibodies to Prevent HIV-1 Acquisition. N Engl J Med. 2021;384(11):1003-14.
Lagos Bat Virus, an Under-Reported Rabies-Related Lyssavirus
Coertse J, Geldenhuys M, le Roux K, Markotter W. Lagos Bat Virus, an Under-Reported Rabies-Related Lyssavirus. Viruses. 2021;13(4).
Infection of Chinese Rhesus Monkeys with a Subtype C SHIV Resulted in Attenuated In Vivo Viral Replication Despite Successful Animal-to-Animal Serial Passages.
Chege GK, Adams CH, Keyser AT, Bekker V, Morris L, Villinger FJ, et al. Infection of Chinese Rhesus Monkeys with a Subtype C SHIV Resulted in Attenuated In Vivo Viral Replication Despite Successful Animal-to-Animal Serial [...]
Mycobacterium smegmatis does not display functional redundancy in nitrate reductase enzymes.
Cardoso NC, Papadopoulos AO, Kana BD. Mycobacterium smegmatis does not display functional redundancy in nitrate reductase enzymes. PLoS One. 2021;16(1):e0245745.
Variation in HIV care and treatment outcomes by facility in South Africa, 2011-2015: A cohort study
Bor J, Gage A, Onoya D, Maskew M, Tripodis Y, Fox MP, et al. Variation in HIV care and treatment outcomes by facility in South Africa, 2011-2015: A cohort study. PLoS Med. 2021;18(3):e1003479.
Easy-To-Access Quinolone Derivatives Exhibiting Antibacterial and Anti-Parasitic Activities
Beteck RM, Jordaan A, Seldon R, Laming D, Hoppe HC, Warner DF, et al. Easy-To-Access Quinolone Derivatives Exhibiting Antibacterial and Anti-Parasitic Activities. Molecules. 2021;26(4).
Changes in Invasive Pneumococcal Disease Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype 1 Following Introduction of PCV10 and PCV13: Findings from the PSERENADE Project.
Bennett JC, Hetrich MK, Garcia Quesada M, Sinkevitch JN, Deloria Knoll M, Feikin DR, et al. Changes in Invasive Pneumococcal Disease Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype 1 Following Introduction of PCV10 and PCV13: Findings from [...]
Citral and its derivatives inhibit quorum sensing and biofilm formation in Chromobacterium violaceum
Batohi N, Lone SA, Marimani M, Wani MY, Al-Bogami AS, Ahmad A. Citral and its derivatives inhibit quorum sensing and biofilm formation in Chromobacterium violaceum. Arch Microbiol. 2021;203(4):1451-9.
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of reactive, targeted indoor residual spraying for malaria control in low-transmission settings: a cluster-randomised, non-inferiority trial in South Africa
Bath D, Cook J, Govere J, Mathebula P, Morris N, Hlongwana K, et al. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of reactive, targeted indoor residual spraying for malaria control in low-transmission settings: a cluster-randomised, non-inferiority trial in South [...]
Multidrug-Resistant Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci Isolated from Bloodstream in the uMgungundlovu District of KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa: Emerging Pathogens
Asante J, Hetsa BA, Amoako DG, Abia ALK, Bester LA, Essack SY. Multidrug-Resistant Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci Isolated from Bloodstream in the uMgungundlovu District of KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa: Emerging Pathogens. Antibiotics (Basel). 2021;10(2).
Association between fluoroquinolone resistance and MRSA genotype in Alexandria, Egypt
Alseqely M, Newton-Foot M, Khalil A, El-Nakeeb M, Whitelaw A, Abouelfetouh A. Association between fluoroquinolone resistance and MRSA genotype in Alexandria, Egypt. Sci Rep. 2021;11(1):4253.
Plasma Kynurenine-to-Tryptophan Ratio, a Highly Sensitive Blood-Based Diagnostic Tool for Tuberculosis in Pregnant Women Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Adu-Gyamfi C, Savulescu D, Mikhathani L, Otwombe K, Salazar-Austin N, Chaisson R, et al. Plasma Kynurenine-to-Tryptophan Ratio, a Highly Sensitive Blood-Based Diagnostic Tool for Tuberculosis in Pregnant Women Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Clin [...]
Eastern Cape Healthcare Workers Acquisition of SARS-CoV-2 (ECHAS): Cross-Sectional (Nested Cohort) Study Protocol
Adeniyi OV, Stead D, Singata-Madliki M, Batting J, Hyera L, Jelliman E, et al. Eastern Cape Healthcare Workers Acquisition of SARS-CoV-2 (ECHAS): Cross-Sectional (Nested Cohort) Study Protocol. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(1).
Distribution and Genetic Diversity of Aedes aegypti Subspecies across the Sahelian Belt in Sudan
Abuelmaali SA, Jamaluddin JAF, Noaman K, Allam M, Abushama HM, Elnaiem DE, et al. Distribution and Genetic Diversity of Aedes aegypti Subspecies across the Sahelian Belt in Sudan. Pathogens. 2021;10(1).
From Farm-to-Fork: E. Coli from an Intensive Pig Production System in South Africa Shows High Resistance to Critically Important Antibiotics for Human and Animal Use
Abdalla SE, Abia ALK, Amoako DG, Perrett K, Bester LA, Essack SY. From Farm-to-Fork: E. Coli from an Intensive Pig Production System in South Africa Shows High Resistance to Critically Important Antibiotics for Human and [...]
The use of HRM shifts in qPCR to investigate a much neglected aspect of interference by intracellular nanoparticles
Sanabria NM, Gulumian M. The use of HRM shifts in qPCR to investigate a much neglected aspect of interference by intracellular nanoparticles. PLoS One. 2021;16(12):e0260207.
Organizational factors associated with health worker protection during the COVID-19 pandemic in four provinces of South Africa
Zungu M, Voyi K, Mlangeni N, Moodley SV, Ramodike J, Claassen N, et al. Organizational factors associated with health worker protection during the COVID-19 pandemic in four provinces of South Africa. BMC Health Serv Res. [...]
Cryptococcus gattii Species Complex as an Opportunistic Pathogen: Underlying Medical Conditions Associated with the Infection
Yang DH, England MR, Salvator H, Anjum S, Park YD, Marr KA, et al. Cryptococcus gattii Species Complex as an Opportunistic Pathogen: Underlying Medical Conditions Associated with the Infection. mBio. 2021;12(5):e0270821.
The prevalence of unintended pregnancy and its association with HIV status among pregnant women in South Africa, a national antenatal survey, 2019.
Woldesenbet S, Kufa T, Lombard C, Manda S, Morof D, Cheyip M, et al. The prevalence of unintended pregnancy and its association with HIV status among pregnant women in South Africa, a national antenatal survey, [...]
Men and women waste pickers on landfills in Johannesburg, South Africa: divergence in health, and socioeconomic status.
Wilson KS, Kootbodien T, Made F, Mdleleni S, Tlotleng N, Ntlebi V, et al. Men and women waste pickers on landfills in Johannesburg, South Africa: divergence in health, and socioeconomic status. Int Arch Occup Environ [...]
Targeting the oncogenic TBX3:nucleolin complex to treat multiple sarcoma subtypes.
Willmer T, Damerell V, Smyly S, Sims D, Du Toit M, Ncube S, et al. Targeting the oncogenic TBX3:nucleolin complex to treat multiple sarcoma subtypes. Am J Cancer Res. 2021;11(11):5680-700.