Publications by authors named "Hetani Mdose"
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- Health authorities reported a suspected foodborne disease outbreak in a South African hospital after staff and patients experienced symptoms like abdominal cramps and diarrhea following a chicken pasta meal.
- An epidemiological investigation using whole genome sequencing (WGS) analyzed bacterial isolates from stool samples, identifying 49 cases, with 90% of samples showing the nontyphoidal serovar Enteritidis.
- The investigation determined a strong association (Odds Ratio 15.4) between consuming chicken pasta and developing gastroenteritis, suggesting it was the likely transmission vehicle, while the exact source of the bacteria remains unknown.
Introduction: in South Africa, COVID-19 cases are notifiable and hospitalized cases are reported on a dedicated platform. It is crucial to estimate the duration of SARS-CoV-2 shedding to inform public health interventions. We aimed to estimate viral shedding time among laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMale circumcision (MC) reduces HIV transmission risk by up to 60% in heterosexual men. However, uptake of medical male circumcision (MMC) is low in traditionally circumcising communities of South Africa. We assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices to identify factors predicting acceptability of MMC among males in the Alfred Nzo District.
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