Mobile genetic elements-mediated Enterobacterales-associated carbapenemase antibiotic resistance genes propagation between the environment and humans: A One Health South African study
amsamy Y, Mlisana KP, Amoako DG, Abia ALK, Ismail A, Allam M, et al. Mobile genetic elements-mediated Enterobacterales-associated carbapenemase antibiotic resistance genes propagation between the environment and humans: A One Health South African study. Sci [...]
Plasmablastic lymphomas show restricted EBV latency profile and MYC gene aberrations
Ramburan A, Kriel R, Govender D. Plasmablastic lymphomas show restricted EBV latency profile and MYC gene aberrations. Leuk Lymphoma. 2022;63(2):370-6.
Cytomegalovirus and tuberculosis disease in children
Rabie H, Frigati LJ, Nkosi N. Cytomegalovirus and tuberculosis disease in children. Lancet Glob Health. 2021;9(12):e1636-e7.
Through the looking crystal: clarifying the pathogenesis and laboratory work-up of cryocrystalglobulinaemia.
Punchoo R. Through the looking crystal: clarifying the pathogenesis and laboratory work-up of cryocrystalglobulinaemia. J Clin Pathol. 2021.
Recent Trends in rationally designed molecules as kinase inhibitors
Prasher P, Sharma M, Chan Y, Singh SK, Anand K, Dureja H, et al. Recent Trends in rationally designed molecules as kinase inhibitors. Curr Med Chem. 2021.
Establishment of Outbreak Thresholds for Hepatitis A in South Africa Using Laboratory Surveillance, 2017-2020
Prabdial-Sing N, Motaze V, Manamela J, McCarthy K, Suchard M. Establishment of Outbreak Thresholds for Hepatitis A in South Africa Using Laboratory Surveillance, 2017-2020. Viruses. 2021;13(12).
Application of Single-Domain Antibodies (“Nanobodies”) to Laboratory Diagnosis
Pillay TS, Muyldermans S. Application of Single-Domain Antibodies ("Nanobodies") to Laboratory Diagnosis. Ann Lab Med. 2021;41(6):549-58.
Reduced CCR5 Expression and Immune Quiescence in Black South African HIV-1 Controllers
Picton ACP, Paximadis M, Koor GW, Bharuthram A, Shalekoff S, Lassauniere R, et al. Reduced CCR5 Expression and Immune Quiescence in Black South African HIV-1 Controllers. Front Immunol. 2021;12:781263.
Emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Omicron (B.1.1.529) – highlights Africa’s research capabilities, but exposes major knowledge gaps, inequities of vaccine distribution, inadequacies in global COVID-19 response and control efforts
Petersen E, Ntoumi F, Hui DS, Abubakar A, Kramer LD, Obiero C, et al. Emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Omicron (B.1.1.529) - highlights Africa's research capabilities, but exposes major knowledge gaps, inequities of [...]
Lack of macrolide resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium infections in a cohort of pregnant women in South Africa
Peters RPH, Jung HS, Muller EE, Kock MM, Myer L, Klausner JD, et al. Lack of macrolide resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium infections in a cohort of pregnant women in South Africa. Sex Transm Infect. 2021;97(8):624-5. [...]
Vector Competence of Eucampsipoda africana (Diptera: Nycteribiidae) for Marburg Virus Transmission in Rousettus aegyptiacus (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae)
Pawęska JT, Jansen van Vuren P, Storm N, Markotter W, Kemp A. Vector Competence of Eucampsipoda africana (Diptera: Nycteribiidae) for Marburg Virus Transmission in Rousettus aegyptiacus (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae). Viruses. 2021;13(11).
Characterisation of a putative M23-domain containing protein in Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Papadopoulos AO, Ealand C, Gordhan BG, VanNieuwenhze M, Kana BD. Characterisation of a putative M23-domain containing protein in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. PLoS One. 2021;16(11):e0259181.
Hydatid brain cyst: A delayed diagnosis in a rural setting during COVID-19
Opperman CJ, Enslin JMN, Nuttall J, Brink AJ, Da Fonseca SP, Tootla HD. Hydatid brain cyst: A delayed diagnosis in a rural setting during COVID-19. S Afr Med J. 2021;111(11):1050-4.
Rabies mortality and morbidity associated with animal bites in Africa: a case for integrated rabies disease surveillance, prevention and control: a scoping review
Nyasulu PS, Weyer J, Tschopp R, Mihret A, Aseffa A, Nuvor SV, et al. Rabies mortality and morbidity associated with animal bites in Africa: a case for integrated rabies disease surveillance, prevention and control: a [...]
Thomas R, Van Kwawegen A, Sepeng L, et al. Characteristics and Outcomes of Neonates With Blood Stream Infection Due to Listeria monocytogenes
Ntuli N, Wadula J, Nakwa F, Thomas R, Van Kwawegen A, Sepeng L, et al. Characteristics and Outcomes of Neonates With Blood Stream Infection Due to Listeria monocytogenes. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2021;40(10):917-21.
A systematic review on mobile health applications for foodborne disease outbreak management
Ntshoe G, Shonhiwa AM, Govender N, Page N. A systematic review on mobile health applications for foodborne disease outbreak management. BMC Public Health. 2021;21(1):2228.
Efflux Pump Activity and Mutations Driving Multidrug Resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii at a Tertiary Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa
Nogbou ND, Nkawane GM, Ntshane K, Wairuri CK, Phofa DT, Mokgokong KK, et al. Efflux Pump Activity and Mutations Driving Multidrug Resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii at a Tertiary Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa. Int J [...]
Measurement of serum ACE status may potentially improve the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection
Ngcobo GD. Measurement of serum ACE status may potentially improve the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Sci Afr. 2021;14:e01039.
The evolution of clot strength in critically-ill COVID-19 patients: a prospective observational thromboelastography study
Neethling C, Calligaro G, Miller M, Opie JJS. The evolution of clot strength in critically-ill COVID-19 patients: a prospective observational thromboelastography study. Thromb J. 2021;19(1):83.
A global call for talaromycosis to be recognised as a neglected tropical disease
Narayanasamy S, Dat VQ, Thanh NT, Ly VT, Chan JF, Yuen KY, et al. A global call for talaromycosis to be recognised as a neglected tropical disease. Lancet Glob Health. 2021;9(11):e1618-e22.
A global call for talaromycosis to be recognised as a neglected tropical disease.
Narayanasamy S, Dat VQ, Thanh NT, Ly VT, Chan JF, Yuen KY, et al. A global call for talaromycosis to be recognised as a neglected tropical disease. Lancet Glob Health. 2021;9(11):e1618-e22.
Clade distribution of Candida auris in South Africa using whole genome sequencing of clinical and environmental isolates
Naicker SD, Maphanga TG, Chow NA, Allam M, Kwenda S, Ismail A, et al. Clade distribution of Candida auris in South Africa using whole genome sequencing of clinical and environmental isolates. Emerg Microbes Infect. 2021;10(1):1300-8.
Xpert MTB/XDR for rapid detection of drug-resistant tuberculosis beyond rifampicin.
Mvelase NR, Mlisana KP. Xpert MTB/XDR for rapid detection of drug-resistant tuberculosis beyond rifampicin. Lancet Infect Dis. 2022;22(2):156-7.
Sequence and functional characterization of a public HIV-specific antibody clonotype
Murji AA, Raju N, Qin JS, Kaldine H, Janowska K, Fechter EF, et al. Sequence and functional characterization of a public HIV-specific antibody clonotype. iScience. 2022;25(1):103564.
Cytokine response in cerebrospinal fluid of meningitis patients and outcome associated with pneumococcal serotype
Müller A, Schramm DB, Kleynhans J, de Gouveia L, Meiring S, Ramette A, et al. Cytokine response in cerebrospinal fluid of meningitis patients and outcome associated with pneumococcal serotype. Sci Rep. 2021;11(1):19920.