Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 28, Issue 4 (2013)

Browse this journal
Sample our Health and Social Care journals, sign in here to start your FREE access for 14 days

Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection, Volume 28, Issue 4 (2013)

See all volumes and issues
Vol 33, 2018 Vol 32, 2017 Vol 31, 2016 Vol 30, 2015 Vol 29, 2014 Volume 28, 2013 Vol 27, 2012 Vol 26, 2011 Vol 25, 2010 Vol 24, 2009 Vol 23, 2008 Vol 22, 2007 Vol 21, 2006 Vol 20, 2005
Download citations Download PDFs Download issue

Editorial

Editorial
Tuberculosis continues to be a public health problem in South Africa from diagnosis to treatment
Nazir Ismail (Senior Adviser) MBChB, MMed, FCPath(SA), DTM&H, PDIC, Head Hendrik Koornhof, MBChB, DCP, DipBact, FRCPath, DSc
Page: 191
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
CitationforTuberculosis continues to be a public health problem in South Africa from diagnosis to treatment | PDF (38.5 KB)
  • 324 Views
  • 1 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Open Access

Review

What is the link between vitamin D and tuberculosis?
D. Kibirige (Specialist Physician) MBChB, MMed, D.S. Kiggundu MBChB, MMed & W. Worodria MBChB, MMed, PhD
Pages: 192-196
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforWhat is the link between vitamin D and tuberculosis? | References | PDF (82.3 KB)
  • 337 Views
  • 0 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Open Access
Using reusable containers for hospital waste: is there an infection risk?
T.R. Grimmond FASM, BAgrSc, GrDipAdEd
Pages: 197-201
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforUsing reusable containers for hospital waste: is there an infection risk? | References | PDF (81.7 KB)
  • 440 Views
  • 2 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Open Access

Original Research

Article
The seroprevalence of Bordetella pertussis antibodies in adolescents in the Western Cape
M.A. Rensburg (Consultant Monika Esser) MBChB, MMED, FCPath, M. Esser (Head of Division of Immunology;) MBChB, MMed & C de Beer (Senior Scientist) PhD
Pages: 202-206
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforThe seroprevalence of Bordetella pertussis antibodies in adolescents in the Western Cape | References | PDF (80.4 KB)
  • 119 Views
  • 1 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Open Access
Article
Phylogeny of Sindbis virus isolates from South Africa
N. Storm, J. Weyer, W. Markotter, P.A. Leman, A. Kemp, L.H. Nel & J.T. Paweska
Pages: 207-214
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforPhylogeny of Sindbis virus isolates from South Africa | References | PDF (283.5 KB)
  • 215 Views
  • 6 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Open Access
Article
Knowledge and awareness of human papillomavirus and intention with regard to human papillomavirus vaccine uptake by female tertiary students in the Eastern Cape province
A. Chikandiwa MBChB, MPH, DipHIVMan & B.E. van Wyk (Associate Professor) MSc, DPhil
Pages: 215-220
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforKnowledge and awareness of human papillomavirus and intention with regard to human papillomavirus vaccine uptake by female tertiary students in the Eastern Cape province | References | PDF (87.3 KB)
  • 207 Views
  • 2 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Open Access
Article
Tuberculosis infection control practices in primary healthcare facilities in three districts of South Africa
M.C. Engelbrecht (Senior Researcher) PhD & A.J. van Rensburg (Researcher) MSocSc
Pages: 221-226
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforTuberculosis infection control practices in primary healthcare facilities in three districts of South Africa | References | PDF (90.5 KB)
  • 378 Views
  • 7 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Open Access
Article
Knowledge of, attitudes towards, and practices of contraception in high school pupils in Tswaing subdistrict, North West province
O. Onyensoh MBChB, MMed, I. Govender (Senior Lecturer) MBBCh, MMed, AUDOH, MBA, FCFP & J. Tumbo (Senior Lecturer) MBChB, MMed, MCFP
Pages: 227-232
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforKnowledge of, attitudes towards, and practices of contraception in high school pupils in Tswaing subdistrict, North West province | References | PDF (90.9 KB)
  • 870 Views
  • 0 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Open Access
Article
Clinical profile of patients diagnosed with primary lung cancer at the Pulmonology Division, Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein, 2010-2011
S.D. Maasdorp (Senior Lecturer) MBChB, MMed, C.E. Snyman (Medical Offcer) MBChB, M. Prins (Head Division of Pulmonology) MBChB, MMed, F.C. van Rooyen (Lecturer) MComm & M.C. Struwig (Medical Writer) MMedSc, PhD
Pages: 233-239
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforClinical profile of patients diagnosed with primary lung cancer at the Pulmonology Division, Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein, 2010-2011 | References | PDF (118.7 KB)
  • 92 Views
  • 0 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Open Access
Article
Reality bites of spider bites: a case report and review of the local epidemiology
A. Visser (Head of Division, Clinical Pathology) MBChB, DTM&H, PGDipTM, MMedClinPath, FCPathSA(ClinPath) & H.F. Visser (Orthopaedic Surgeon) MBChB, MMedOrtho
Pages: 240-242
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
First Page PreviewforReality bites of spider bites: a case report and review of the local epidemiology | References | PDF (79.6 KB)
  • 332 Views
  • 0 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Open Access

Explore articles

Explore the most recently published articles

Seroprevalence and associated risk factors for Hepatitis B virus infection among barbers and their clients in two cities in Cameroon
Joël Brice Ngoupa et al.
Article | Published online: 7 Jan 2019
Open Access
CCT: a coordinate conversion tool for hepatitis B virus‡
Trevor Graham Bell et al.
Article | Published online: 7 Jan 2019
Open Access
Influence of vaccination status and clinical, seasonal and sociodemographic factors on rotavirus prevalence in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Osaretin E Asowata et al.
Article | Published online: 12 Dec 2018
Open Access
Healthcare-associated infection in the Grey’s Hospital paediatric intensive care unit: does an Infection Control Programme work?
Anne L Armour et al.
Article | Published online: 6 Dec 2018
Open Access
View all latest articles