Apr 25, 2025 | Knowledge Hub, Virology
This report is a summary of the results obtained from various molecular respiratory panels performed across PathCare laboratories during February 2025 (epidemiological weeks 6-9). The data is dependent on submission of samples by clinicians and therefore may not be...
Apr 25, 2025 | Knowledge Hub, Microbiology
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal discharge in women. It is characterised by a dysbiosis of the normal vaginal flora whereby a mixed bacterial flora including mixed anaerobes replaces the dominant lactobacilli. This is associated with the...
Apr 25, 2025 | Knowledge Hub, Microbiology
Cryptococcal meningitis remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among people living with HIV (PLHIV), particularly in resource-limited settings. In South Africa, it is estimated that cryptococcal meningitis accounts for approximately 15% of AIDS-related...
Apr 25, 2025 | Knowledge Hub, Microbiology
In this report we present laboratory-based data for all GIT molecular panels requested for patients at PathCare laboratories for the last quarter (October to December 2024). Graphs and data will be presented to highight the leading bacterial, viral and parasitic...
Apr 25, 2025 | Knowledge Hub, Virology
Background Recent media reports raised concerns regarding an increase in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases in China. This document aims to provide a summary of the current respiratory infection season in China and provide a brief overview of hMPV. Introduction In the...
