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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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Cefepime-induced neurotoxicity | |
Jessica Taylor, Hannah M. Gunter, Karen Cohen | |
30 April 2025 | |
Original Research |
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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 |
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Coal mining as a risk factor for tuberculosis – Commodity or circumstance? | |
Nevadna Singh, Elvis M. Irusen | |
18 April 2025 | |
Original Research |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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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Book Release: Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action |
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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. | |
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Book Release: Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics |
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Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics. This 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 |
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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. | |
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Notification: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Research History: Rediscover Timeless Insights |
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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. | |
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