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 March 2025 (epidemiological weeks 10-13). The data is dependent on submission of samples by clinicians and therefore may not be...
Apr 25, 2025 | Knowledge Hub, Microbiology
Brucellosis, also known as undulant fever or Malta fever, is a zoonotic disease caused by the Brucella species. In South Africa, the disease is primarily associated with Brucella abortus (common in cattle), whilst Brucella melitensis (from goats and sheep)...
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...
