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Stool culture for diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in children
(American Society for Microbiology, 2017-12)Bacteriological confirmation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is achieved in the minority of young children with tuberculosis (TB), since specimen collection is resource intensive and respiratory secretions are mostly ... -
Laboratory-acquired infections of Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi in South Africa : phenotypic and genotypic analysis of isolates
(BioMed Central, 2017-9)Background: Workers in clinical microbiology laboratories are exposed to a variety of pathogenic microorganisms. Salmonella species is among the most commonly reported bacterial causes of laboratory-acquired infections. ... -
Molecular detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in stool of children with suspected intrathoracic tuberculosis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The bacteriological confirmation of tuberculosis in children is challenging. The current diagnostic gold standard, liquid culture of respiratory specimens, has low sensitivity in paucibacillary paediatric ... -
The epidemiology of Gram negative bacteraemia at Tygerberg Hospital
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)Background Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae are common causes of Bloodstream Infections (BSI). β-lactam antibiotics, such as cephalosporins and carbapenems, are commonly used to treat these infections. Increasing ... -
First report of Wohlfahrtiimonas chitiniclastica bacteraemia in South Africa
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2016)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: No abstract available -
Plasmid-mediated mcr-1 colistin resistance in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. clinical isolates from the Western Cape region of South Africa
(BioMed Central, 2017-08-03)Background: Colistin is a last resort antibiotic for the treatment of carbapenem-resistant Gram negative infections. Until recently, mechanisms of colistin resistance were limited to chromosomal mutations which confer a ... -
Rationale and design of the African group A streptococcal infection registry : the AFROStrep study
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2016)Introduction: Group A β-haemolytic Streptococcus (GAS), a Gram-positive bacterium, also known as Streptococcus pyogenes, causes pyoderma, pharyngitis and invasive disease. Repeated GAS infections may lead to autoimmune ... -
Characteristics and outcome of children with juvenile dermatomyositis in Cape Town: a cross-sectional study
(BioMed Central, 2016-11-11)Background: Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare idiopathic inflammatory childhood myopathy of uncertain aetiology. The demographic and clinical presentation of JDM may differ by race and geographic regions. Few ... -
Molecular characterization of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from various healthcare institutions in Nairobi, Kenya : a cross sectional study
(BioMed Central, 2016-09-20)Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) has established itself over the years as a major cause of morbidity and mortality both within the community and in healthcare settings. Methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) ... -
Genotypic and epidemiological characterization of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Coagulase Negative Staphylococcal (CoNS) strains isolated at Tygerberg Hospital
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)Background The global burden of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can be largely attributed to S. aureus’ ability to acquire the resistance element, SCCmec (Staphylococcal chromosome complex mec). ... -
The molecular epidemiology of pneumocystis jirovecii in Cape Town, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Pneumocystis jirovecii is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that causes Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in immunocompromized hosts. PCP is associated with substantial morbidity, and mortality rates range ... -
Time for a culture change? suboptimal compliance with blood culture standards at a district hospital in Cape Town
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2015)Background. The benchmark for contaminated blood cultures (BCs) is 3%. The South African (SA) guideline aims to optimise BC yield and reduce contamination. Data on BC collection practices in SA since the publication of the ... -
Role of infection control in combating antibiotic resistance
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2015)Infection control has been identified as one of the key interventions in controlling the threat of antibiotic resistance. Reducing the transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) reduces the need for broad-spectrum ... -
Obesity is associated with increased seminal insulin and leptin alongside reduced fertility parameters in a controlled male cohort
(BioMed Central, 2014)Background: Obesity appears to be associated with male reproductive dysfunction and infertility, although this has been inconsistent and inconclusive. Insulin and leptin are known mediators and modulators of the ... -
Rapid diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis by use of lateral flow assay on cerebrospinal fluid samples : influence of the high-dose “hook” effect
(American Society for Microbiology, 2014)Cryptococcal meningitis is the most frequent cause of meningitis and a major cause of mortality in HIV-infected adults in Africa. This study evaluated the performance of the lateral flow assay (LFA) on cerebrospinal fluid ... -
The routine paediatric human immunodeficiency virus visit as an intervention opportunity for failed maternal care, and use of point-of-care CD4 testing as an adjunct in determining antiretroviral therapy eligibility
(Medpharm Publications, 2014)South African women and children remain at the centre of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pandemic, and maternal well-being plays a critical role in child health. In this study, we evaluated the impact of the paediatric ... -
Biomarkers of HIV-associated cancer
(Libertas Academica, 2014)Cancer biomarkers have provided great opportunities for improving the management of cancer patients by enhancing the efficiency of early detection, diagnosis, and efficacy of treatment. Every cell type has a unique molecular ... -
In vitro activity of tigecycline and comparators against Gram-positive and Gram-negative isolates collected from the Middle East and Africa between 2004 and 2011
(Elsevier, 2014)The Tigecycline Evaluation and Surveillance Trial (T.E.S.T.) was established in 2004 to monitor longitudinal changes in bacterial susceptibility to numerous antimicrobial agents, specifically tigecycline. In this study, ... -
National sentinel site surveillance for antimicrobial resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in South Africa, 2010-2012
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2014-08)Background. The increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance observed in the nosocomial pathogen Klebsiella pneumoniae are of major public health concern worldwide. Objectives. To describe the antibiotic susceptibility ... -
Molecular diagnostic approach to determine the degree of photoaging of the skin
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Context: Excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) results in the risk of acquiring long-term harmful effects such as photoaging, which is characterised by deep wrinkles, roughness, dyspigmentation ...
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