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.

 

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Original Research

 
Prevalence, pattern of disease and antimicrobial susceptibility of Candidozyma auris in the greater Pretoria region from 2021 to 2024  
Abdullah Moola, Marko G. Thom, Jonah M. Finlay, Roxanne Rule, Mohamed Said
06 May 2026

Original Research

 
Factors associated with Klebsiella pneumoniae colonisation in adults hospitalised in Johannesburg, South Africa  
Denasha L. Reddy, Ziyaad Dangor, Lyle Murray, Jacob M. Tsitsi, Jeremy S. Nel, Trusha Nana, Jeannette Wadula, Rispah Chomba, Sinenhlanhla Ndzabandzaba, Vicky L. Baillie, Courtney P. Olwagen, Shabir A. Madhi
05 May 2026

Case Report

 
Unexpected non-reactive nontreponemal serology in secondary syphilis: The prozone phenomenon and clinician–laboratory communication  
Mahomed A. Aboo, Matilda Mphahlele, Melanie Louw, Nicholas Aikman
24 April 2026

Table of Contents

 
Table of Contents Vol 40, No 1 (2025  
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10 April 2026

Original Research

 
‘We are short-staffed’: Dialysis practitioners’ infection prevention and control adherence challenges in the City of Tshwane, South Africa  
Siyanda A. Ngema, Thabiso A. Bale, Livhuani M. Nezingahe, Tendani S. Ramukumba
08 April 2026

Review Article

 
A bibliometric analysis of the literature on Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma infections  
Winnie T. Ramaloko, Samson A. Malgwi, Sinethemba H. Yakobi, Matthew A. Adeleke, Nathlee S. Abbai, John Osei Sekyere, Nontuthuko E. Maningi
03 April 2026

Original Research

 
Hepatitis C missed diagnostic opportunities: The role of reflex viral load testing in the era of direct acting antivirals, a descriptive South African study from 2017 to 2021  
Hloniphile Mthiyane, Bonolo Mashishi, Mamodiane A. Patjane, Ntwanano Honwana, Nishi Prabdial-Sing, Lucia Hans, Nonhlanhla Mbenenge, Bhaveshan Reddy, Avania Bangalee, Florette K. Treurnicht
27 March 2026

Original Research

 
Zimbabwe adverse events following immunisation surveillance system: A descriptive study with COVID-19 vaccine safety updates  
Priscilla P.M. Nyambayo, Rumbidzai Manyevere, Libert Chirinda, Steny F. Marekera, Tatenda Nyamandi, Rutendo P. Chaitezvi, Richard T. Rukwata, Ushma Mehta, Michael S. Gold
20 March 2026

Case Report

 
R263K-associated dolutegravir resistance on tenofovir, lamivudine and dolutegravir: Implications for earlier genotyping and regimen optimisation  
Sirashen Naidoo
18 March 2026

Original Research

 
Factors predicting the outcome of patients admitted with COVID-19 infection at Pietersburg Hospital, Polokwane, Limpopo province  
Koena J. Moabelo, Phetho Mangena, Musa E. Setati, Mokibe J. Nchabeleng
18 February 2026
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Event: 11th FIDSSA congress – Join us in Cape Town

  

Join us at the FIDSSA Congress 2026, Cape Town’s premier infectious diseases event! From 18–20 June at CTICC, engage with global experts, cutting-edge research, and dynamic networking opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to advance science and strengthen collaborations in Africa’s vibrant hub. Learn more and register here.

  
Posted: 2026-03-27

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

  

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.

  
Posted: 2025-11-05

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

  
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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