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The Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases (SAJID) publishes topics on all aspects of infectious diseases, particularly those of importance to the FIDSSA societies. Topics around infection include clinical and epidemiological aspects of communicable diseases, laboratory diagnosis of infections, characterisation of infective agents by molecular techniques and the study of transmission patterns of pathogens in institutional and community settings. View our Editorial Team.


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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales colonisation in a tertiary PICU, Cape Town, South Africa  
Elri du Plooy, Angela Dramowski, Pieter Nel, Noor M. Parker, Helena Rabie
11 June 2025

Original Research

 
Prevalence and management of syphilis at primary healthcare level in the Free State, South Africa  
Olive P. Khaliq, Ahmad Jassen, Nomakhuwa E. Tabane, Jagidesa Moodley
31 May 2025

Original Research

 
Prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales colonisation in hospitalised neonates  
Michele E. Haumann, Adrie Bekker, Chandre Geldenhuys, Natasha O'Connell, Andrew Whitelaw, Tonya Esterhuizen, Angela Dramowski
31 May 2025

Brief Report

 
Mycobacterium avium DNA extraction: Implications for NTM identification and amplicon sequencing  
Christoffel J. Opperman, Salim Ben Amor, Greshan Kisten, Brendon C. Mann, Janré Steyn, Sarishna Singh, Yonas Ghebrekristos, Robin Warren, Wynand Goosen
27 May 2025

Case Report

 
Cefepime-induced neurotoxicity  
Jessica Taylor, Hannah M. Gunter, Karen Cohen
30 April 2025

Original Research

 
Clinico-radiological characteristics and lethality of HIV-tuberculosis coinfection in the Infectiology ward of the Libreville University Hospital, Gabon  
Michele Marion Ntsame Owono, Charleine Manomba Boulingui, Magalie Essomeyo Ngue Mebale, Marielle Karine Bouyou Akotet
24 April 2025

Opinion Paper

 
Coal mining as a risk factor for tuberculosis – Commodity or circumstance?  
Nevadna Singh, Elvis M. Irusen
18 April 2025

Original Research

 
Bacteria and yeasts of nosocomial importance in a radiology department in an academic hospital  
Rodger P. Osmond, Susan Lucas, Rispah N. Chomba
11 April 2025

Original Research

 
A multicentre study comparing post-mortem SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing in Cape Town mortuaries  
Tayna Carlisle, Yuvika Vandayar, Laura Taylor, Itumeleng Molefe, Lorna J. Martin, Candice Wilscott-David, Janette Verster, Christoffel Opperman, Laura J. Heathfield
10 April 2025

Original Research

 
Mortality trends and causes of death in a South African hospital complex pre- and during COVID-19  
Khanyisile M. Tshabalala, Inger Fabris-Rotelli, Debashis Basu, Magriet Myburgh, Fareed Abdullah
06 March 2025
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Notification: A must-read for researchers in Science, Engineering and Technology

 
We’re excited to share a compelling editorial by Karishma Singh: ‘Aligning conservation efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals in African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation. It explores the theological significance of launching the journal. Read the editorial.  
Posted: 2025-06-02 More...

Book Release: Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action

 
Read the open-access book, Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action. This book positions education as a transformative force in climate action, advocating for inclusive, action-oriented learning to build resilience and drive sustainable change.  
Posted: 2025-05-29

Book Release: Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics

 
Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethicsThis book reimagines South African historical scholarship by elevating oral testimonies and advocating for Afrocentric, ethical approaches to oral history as vital tools for inclusive and transformative narratives.  
Posted: 2025-05-22

Book Release: Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach

 
Read the open-access book, Towards the sustainable well-being of communities: Africa, the modern empire and Christianity. This book examines South Africa’s persistent digital divide across sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture, highlighting how socio-economic, technical, and geographical factors—especially the urban–rural split—contribute to unequal digital access and outcomes.  
Posted: 2025-05-22

Notification: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Research History: Rediscover Timeless Insights

 
Embark on a journey through the annals of research history! Our journal's archives hold a wealth of knowledge waiting to be rediscovered. From pioneering studies to timeless insights, explore the foundations of today's discussions. Join us in celebrating research history and uncovering the gems that continue to shape our understanding.  
Posted: 2024-05-16 More...
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