Molecular epidemiological study of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis isolated from sputum samples in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Drug-resistant tuberculosis prevalence is still a global challenge. Making it imperative to examine the molecular epidemiology of drug resistant tuberculosis. Molecular epidemiology methods can evaluate transmission patterns and risk factors, ascertain transmission cases of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and furthermore determine transmission patterns in a human populace.

Molecular characterisation of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella enterica isolates recovered from meat in South Africa.

Salmonella enterica is a leading cause of human gastroenteritis in both developed and developing countries, causing significant economic losses on humans and animals worldwide. There are several routes for contracting salmonellosis, but the consumption of contaminated foods is by far the most frequent cause of human infections. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and resistance determinants of S.

Diversity of Complex from Cattle Lymph Nodes in Eastern Cape Province.

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major health challenge in South Africa and the condition in humans has been well researched and documented. However, investigations on the circulating complex (MTBC) strains from cattle in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa are insufficient. This study delineated the diversity of MTBC isolates from cows' lymph nodes.