What Did the 2022 Surveillance Reveal About Respiratory Illnesses in South Africa? Respiratory viruses are known for causing illnesses in the respiratory system, with symptoms often affecting both the upper and lower respiratory tracts. Viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV are common during the autumn and winter seasons, leading to hospitalizations and deaths. Symptoms of […]
Highlights from the First SAFETP Alumni Gathering South Africa (SA) has complex disease epidemiology, with health problems affecting low- and high-income groups differently. The interplay of these diseases with lifestyle and social determinants, as well as environmental factors, is becoming increasingly apparent. Epidemiologists study the occurrence and trends of disease to provide critical information for
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How Should STI Screening Adapt to Better Serve High-Risk Populations? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caused by various bacteria, viruses, and parasites, mainly spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Some STIs can also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. There are curable infections like syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis,
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What Can We Learn from Odyssean Malaria Cases in South Africa Over the Last Decade? Odyssean malaria is caused by malaria parasite-infected mosquitoes that have inadvertently travelled to non-malarious areas via various transport mechanisms (sea, air, rail, road). A person/s bitten by such a mosquito may result in a case/s of malaria in the absence
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What are the Emerging Trends in Bacterial and Fungal Infections? Bacterial and fungal infections are illnesses caused by harmful bacteria and fungi invading the body, leading to a range of health issues. These infections can be mild or severe and can affect various parts of the body. For example, Streptococcus pneumoniae causes pneumonia, a serious
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What Insights Does the Surveillance of Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers in South Africa Offer? Viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of illnesses caused by RNA viruses that can lead to severe bleeding, organ failure, and even death. These viruses belong to different families and are associated with specific geographic regions, making them significant public health
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How Did Malaria Cases Evolve During the 2022-2023 Season? Malaria is a dangerous illness transmitted by certain species of mosquitoes, primarily in tropical regions, posing a significant threat to human health. The disease is caused by a parasite and does not spread directly between individuals. Malaria symptoms can range from mild, such as fever, chills,
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Is the Antenatal HIV Sentinel Survey Unveiling a Shift in HIV Trends? HIV, known as the human immunodeficiency virus, targets the body’s infection-fighting cells, weakening its ability to combat illnesses. Transmission occurs through contact with specific bodily fluids, notably during unprotected intercourse or the sharing of injection drug tools. Without treatment, HIV can progress to
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Could This Be the Start of a New Era of Antifungal-Resistant Infections? Ringworm (also known as tinea or dermatophytosis) is a common and often highly contagious fungal infection that involves the superficial layers of the skin, hair, and nails. Ringworm infections of the scalp or nails and extensive skin infections need a prolonged course of
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