Draft genome sequences of three poultry Shamba isolates from South Africa.

Nontyphoidal serovars are foodborne pathogens commonly transmitted through poultry products. Draft genome sequences of three subsp. serovar Shamba isolates which were obtained from poultry house dust in South Africa are reported herein.

Draft genome sequences of two Uzaramo isolates from poultry in South Africa.

is a zoonotic pathogen and a leading cause of foodborne gastroenteritis in humans. Here, we report the draft genome sequences of two Uzaramo isolates, which were isolated from poultry organs during routine post-mortem examination in South Africa. Currently, whole-genome sequences on Uzaramo are scanty.

The pattern of non-contact injuries in a South African professional football team.

Background: The incidence, pattern and severity of non-contact injuries in European football has been researched extensively. In South African football only two studies have been conducted to date and with disparate outcomes. Further research into injury rates in South African football is therefore warranted.

Contrast meals and malrotation in children-metal markers for improved accuracy.

Upper gastrointestinal contrast studies in children may cause false-positive or -negative diagnosis of intestinal malrotation from rotation of the patient. To alleviate this problem, skin markers can be used to reduce rotation of children undergoing this procedure, e.g.

Isolation and identification of NAD-independent bacteria from chickens with symptoms of infectious coryza.

Since 1990, NAD-independent bacteria have been isolated in South Africa from poultry showing respiratory manifestations similar to infectious coryza. A total of 126 isolates was examined biochemically and serologically, using polyclonal as well as monoclonal antibodies. Forty isolates were identified as Ornithobacterium rhinotra-cheale, some of which agglutinated glutaraldehyde-fixed red blood cells.