ABOUT THE JOURNAL
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.
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 |
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| Perceptions and experiences of HIV care retention during the first 12 months at Kanyamazane CHC | |
| Sophy Shivambu, Sanele Ngcobo | |
| 03 December 2025 | |
Review Article |
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| Flaviviruses of public health concern in South Africa: Present and future threats | |
| Angela Sibanda-Makuvise, Abigarl Ndudzo, Felicity J. Burt | |
| 13 November 2025 | |
Reviewer Acknowledgement |
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| Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 31 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| SARS-CoV-2 paediatric chest X-ray findings during the Omicron variant wave | |
| Javeria Hussain, Linda T. Hlabangana, Nasreen Mahomed, Gary Reubenson, Sharadini K. Gounden, Ashesh I. Ranchod | |
| 29 October 2025 | |
Case Report |
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| Rare case of postpartum echinococcosis at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital | |
| Natasha C. Di Rago, Candice Johnson, Yasmin Adam | |
| 28 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Pulmonary manifestations of long COVID in Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Charles Feldman, Ncomeka Manentsa, Godspower Akpomiemie, Andile Jabavu, Karlien Moller, Esther Baskhar, Bukelwa Mtshazo, Ememabasi Edem, Simiso M. Sokhela, Samanta T. Lalla-Edward, Willem D.F. Venter, Guy A. Richards | |
| 17 October 2025 | |
Guideline |
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| Reporting of cumulative antimicrobial susceptibility testing data, including antibiograms | |
| Colleen Bamford | |
| 29 September 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Impact of chlorhexidine and emollient cleansing on bloodstream infections in a Neonatal ICU | |
| Pervashni Padayachee, Fathima Naby, Partson Tinarwo, Sumayya Haffejee, Trudy Martin, Vikash Deonundhan, Yashika Umichand, Moherndran Archary | |
| 20 September 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Distribution of emm types and superantigens among group A Streptococcus isolates recovered from northern Tshwane, South Africa | |
| Matete O. Kgasha, Skuvet T. Mashailane, Xongani V. Khosa, John Y. Bolukaoto, Marie C. le Roux, Maphoshane Nchabeleng | |
| 20 September 2025 | |
Case Report |
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| Candida pericarditis and tamponade from a malignant pericardio-oesophageal fistula | |
| Nicola K. Wills, Priyadarshini Arnab, Ferninand Oompie, Nectarios S. Papavarnavas | |
| 31 August 2025 |
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| The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026. | |
| Posted: 2025-12-01 | |
Press Release: Unlock the future of research with open access |
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| Posted: 2025-11-26 | |
Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research |
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| Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-07 | |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Notification: A Big Thank You to Our Volume 40 Reviewers! |
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| At Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases, the peer review process is key to maintaining the quality of our publications. We would like to thank the following reviewers for their hard work and valuable insight into Volume 40. Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-31 | More... |
Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible| More Announcements... |
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