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Free-living amoebae infections in humans in South Africa, 1996-2023

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: surveillance can result in the further emergence of these potentially dangerous pathogens.This patient is for follow up at multiple healthcare facilities and so optimal IPC and surveillance are critical.Conclusion: The C. auris identified in our case was shown to be very sensitive in comparison to other healthcare facilities.None the less, its identification highlights the potential threat that this poses to IPC therefore the need for active surveillance.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107598

Authors: Dr Shareen Boughan, Mrs Bhavani Moodley, Prof John Frean, Dr Charlotte Sriruttan-Nel

Institutions: National Center for Disease Control, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, University of the Witwatersrand

Language: English

Topic: Legionella and Acanthamoeba research

Subfield: Endocrinology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900