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Afr. J. Lab. Med. vol.11 n.1 Addis Ababa 2022  Review Article | | | | | | · Beta-lactamase resistance genes in Enterobacteriaceae from Nigeria
Awosile, Babafela B.; Agbaje, Michael; Adebowale, Oluwawemimo; Kehinde, Olugbenga; Omoshaba, Ezekiel
| | | | | Case Study | | | | | | · Extranodal presentation of a lymphoma with precursor B-cell phenotype and translocation t(8;14) in South Africa
Hodkinson, Katherine E.; Perner, Yvonne; Glencross, Deborah K.; Wiggill, Tracey; Botha, Adam; Poole, Janet
| | | | | Brief Report | | | | | | · Retrospective analysis of Vitek®2 performance compared to manual broth micro-dilution for colistin susceptibility testing of Acinetobacter baumanniicomplex isolates in South Africa
Fadana, Vuyolwethu; Thomas, Teena; von Knorring, Nina
| | | | | Review Article | | | | | | · Microbiology laboratories involved in disease and antimicrobial resistance surveillance: Strengths and challenges of the central African states
Vounba, Passoret; Loul, Severin; Tamadea, Ludovic F.; Siawaya, Joël F.D.
| | | | | Original Research | | | | | | · Impact of pre-COVID-19 epidemic preparedness on the trajectory of the pandemic in African countries
Maruta, Talkmore; Moyo, Sikhulile
| | | | | Corrections | | | | | | · Corrigendum: Higher proportion of non-classical and intermediate monocytes in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients in Egypt: A possible prognostic marker
Zahran, Asmaa M.; Nafady-Hego, Hanaa; Moeen, Sawsan M.; Eltyb, Hanan A.; Wahman, Mohammed M.; Nafady, Asmaa
| | | | | Opinion Papers | | | | | | · Challenges and complexities in evaluating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 molecular diagnostics during the COVID-19 pandemic
Scott, Lesley E.; Noble, Lara D.; Singh-Moodley, Ashika; Kahamba, Trish; Hardie, Diana R.; Preiser, Wolfgang; Stevens, Wendy S.
| | | | | Original Research | | | | | | · Prevalence of alpha and beta haemolysin among blood group O donors in Bamenda, Cameroon
Fondoh, Victor N.; Ndzenjempuh, Nobert; Stella, Tamunjoh; Fondoh, Richard M.; Awasom, Charles N.; Enow-Tanjong, Rebecca; Egbengu, Egbe P.; Leke, Robert; Rose, Njini F.N.; Nsame, Denis
| | | | | | · Red cell distribution width as a surrogate marker of haemoglobinopathies in western Kenya
Mutua, Benard M.; Sowayi, George; Okoth, Patrick
| | | | | | · Appropriate use of plasma glucose tests for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in Ibadan, Nigeria
Kuti, Modupe A.; Bamidele, Olabisi T.; Udeh, Chioma T.; Eseile, Bola J.; Ogundeji, Olajumoke A.
| | | | | Opinion Papers | | | | | | · To break the cycle of COVID-19 lockdowns and safely open up economies, we must ensure equitable access to diagnosis and treatment
Ndlovu, Nqobile; Tebeje, Yenew K.; Gadde, Renuka; Peter, Trevor
| | | | | Lessons from the Field | | | | | | · Strengthening laboratory networks in the Central Africa region: A milestone for epidemic preparedness and response
Njukeng, Patrick A.; Njumkeng, Charles; Ntongowa, Callistus; Abdulaziz, Mohammed
| | | | | Original Research | | | | | | · High-risk human papillomavirus-associated vulvar neoplasia among women living with human immunodeficiency virus in Zambia
Maate, Fred; Julius, Peter; Siyumbwa, Stepfanie; Pinder, Leeya; Kaile, Trevor; Mwanahamuntu, Mulindi; Parham, Groesbeck
| | | | | | · Diagnostic challenges with accurate identification of Listeria monocytogenes isolates from food and environmental samples in South Africa
Thomas, Teena S.M.; Thomas, Juno; le Roux, Karren; Duze, Sanelisiwe T.; Mkhwanazi, Faith; Duse, Adriano
| | | | | | · South African study of blast phase chronic myeloid leukaemia: A poor prognostic outlook
Hodkinson, Katherine E.; Bouwer, Nikki; Vaughan, Jenifer
| | | | | | · Enhancing accreditation outcomes for medical laboratories on the Strengthening Laboratory Management Toward Accreditation programme in Kenya via a rapid results initiative
Makokha, Ernest P.; Ondondo, Raphael O.; Kimani, Daniel K.; Gachuki, Thomas; Basiye, Frank; Njeru, Mercy; Junghae, Muthoni; Downer, Marie; Umuro, Mamo; Mburu, Margaret; Mwangi, Jane
| | | | | | · Aetiology of pancytopenia: Experience of a South African tertiary academic centre
Nell, Erica-Mari; Chapanduka, Zivanai C.
| | | | | | · Newly implemented community CD4 service in Tshwaragano, Northern Cape province, South Africa, positively impacts result turn-around time
Coetzee, Lindi-Marie; Cassim, Naseem; Glencross, Deborah K.
| | | | | | · Childhood aplastic anaemia with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria clones: A retrospective single-centre study in South Africa
Hendricks, Candice L.; Naidoo, Ashen; Thejpal, Rajendra; Rapiti, Nadine; Neethling, Beverley; Goga, Yasmin; Buldeo, Suvarna
| | | | | Opinion Papers | | | | | | · The time to address diagnostic needs in universal health coverage is now: Leveraging the scale up of national testing capacity for HIV viral load and SARS-CoV-2
Marinucci, Francesco; Dhein, Jens
| | | | | Lessons from the Field | | | | | | · Practical tips to using formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue archives for molecular diagnostics in a South African setting
van Deventer, Barbara S.; du Toit-Prinsloo, Lorraine; van Niekerk, Chantal
| | | | | | · Challenges with the pursuit of ISO 15189 accreditation in a public health laboratory in Ghana
Attoh, Seth; Tetteh, Francis K.M.; McAddy, Mary; Ackah, Kingsley; Kyei, Richmond; Moroti, Marcus; Boateng, Cynthia; Adusu-Donkor, Laurinda; Boafo, Joseph; Yakubu, Alhassan; Kwao, Sarah; Sarkodie, Emmanuel; Koranteng, Nana-Banyin; Addo, Monica A.; Hobenu, Frederick; Agyeman-Bediako, Kwasi; Fatchu, Raymond D.
| | | | | | · COVID-19 mass testing and sequencing: Experiences from a laboratory in Western Kenya
Waitumbi, John N.; Omuseni, Esther; Nyataya, Josphat; Masakhwe, Clement; Sigei, Faith; Lemtudo, Allan; Awinda, George; Muthanje, Eric; Andika, Brian; Githii, Rachel; Liyai, Rehema; Kimita, Gathii; Mutai, Beth
| | | | | Original Research | | | | | | · Implementation of a customised antimicrobial resistance laboratory scorecard in Cameroon, Ethiopia and Kenya
Trollip, André; Gadde, Renuka; Datema, Tjeerd; Gatwechi, Kamau; Oskam, Linda; Katz, Zachary; Whitelaw, Andrew; Kinyanjui, Peter; Njukeng, Patrick; Wendifraw, Dawit A.; Mugerwa, Ibrahimm; Najjuka, Grace; Dayie, Nicholas; Opintan, Japheth A.; Albert, Heidi
| | | | | | · The application of sigma metrics in the laboratory to assess quality control processes in South Africa
van Heerden, Marli; George, Jaya A.; Khoza, Siyabonga
| | | | | | · Delays in HIV-1 infant polymerase chain reaction testing may leave children without confirmed diagnoses in the Western Cape province, South Africa
Mahlakwane, Kamela L.; Preiser, Wolfgang; Nkosi, Nokwazi; Naidoo, Nasheen; van Zyl, Gert
| | | | | | · The Togo national proficiency test pilot programme for basic clinical chemistry tests
Kouassi, Kafui C.; Dorkenoo, Améyo M.; Gbada, Komivi; Afanyibo, Yaovi-Gameli; Têko, Minogblon; Koura, Adjane
| | | | | | · Implementing an intensified mentorship approach towards accelerated medical laboratory accreditation in 10 counties in Kenya
Musau, Susan K.; Mwachari, Christina; Kirui, Elvis; Muthoni, Junghae; Lascko, Taylor; Blanco, Natalia; Abimiku, Alash'le; Koech, Emily
| | | | | | · Cost of running a full-service receiving office at a centralised testing laboratory in South Africa
Cassim, Naseem; Ramdin, Neeshan; Moodly, Sadhaseevan; Glencross, Deborah K.
| | | | | | · Evaluation of fixed-panel, multicolour ClearLLab 10C at an academic flow cytometry laboratory in Johannesburg, South Africa
Glencross, Deborah K.; Swart, Leanne; Pretorius, Melanie; Lawrie, Denise
| | | | | | · Formulation of phage cocktails and evaluation of their interaction with antibiotics in inhibiting carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in vitro in Kenya
Michodigni, Noutin F.; Nyachieo, Atunga; Akhwale, Juliah K.; Magoma, Gabriel; Ouédraogo, Abdoul-Salam; Kimang'a, Andrew N.
| | | | | | · Occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Salmonella species from poultry farms in Ibadan, Nigeria
Orum, Terese G.; Ishola, Olayinka O.; Adebowale, Oluwawemimo O.
| | | | | | · Therapeutic drug monitoring of phenytoin and valproic acid in critically ill patients at Windhoek Central Hospital, Namibia
Singu, Bonifasius S.; Morrison, Helen; Irengeya, Lydia; Verbeeck, Roger K.
| | | | | Scientific Letter | | | | | | · Appropriate disposal of waste in the laboratory: Neglected but not forgotten
Opperman, Christoffel J.; Singh, Sarishna; Barton, Francois
| | | | | Editorial | | | | | | · COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent action needed for Africa and the world
Atwoli, Lukoye; Erhabor, Gregory E.; Gbakima, Aiah A.; Haileamlak, Abraham; Ntumba, Jean-Marie Kayembe; Kigera, James; Laybourn-Langton, Laurie; Mash, Robert; Muhia, Joy; Mulaudzi, Fhumulani M.; Ofori-Adjei, David; Okonofua, Friday; Rashidian, Arash; El-Adawy, Maha; Sidibé, Siaka; Snouber, Abdelmadjid; Tumwine, James; Mohammad, Sahar Yassien; Yonga, Paul; Zakhama, Lilia; Zielinski, Chris
| | | | | Original Research | | | | | | · Prevalence of hepatitis B virus core antibodies among blood donors in Nigeria: Implications for blood safety
Fasola, Foluke A.; Fowotade, Adeola A.; Faneye, Adedayo O.; Adeleke, Adeyeni
| | | | | | · Efficacy of diversely isolated lytic phages against multi-drug resistant Enterobacter cloacae isolates in Kenya
Mutai, Ivy J.; Juma, Angela A.; Inyimili, Martin I.; Nyachieo, Atunga; Nyamache, Anthony K.
| | | | | | · Establishment of haemoglobin A2 reference intervals in Pretoria, South Africa: A retrospective secondary data analysis
Nieuwenhuizen, Cailin; Netshidzivhani, Tshiphiri; Potgieter, Johan
| | | | | | · Hepatitis B virus infection and HBeAg positivity among pregnant women in South West Uganda
Mugabiirwe, Naome; Kalyetsi, Rogers; Ayella, Richard; Obote, James; Ssedyabane, Frank
| | | | | | · Bacteriological profile and antibiogram of blood culture isolates from bloodstream infections in a rural tertiary hospital in Nigeria
Oyekale, Oluwalana T.; Ojo, Bola O.; Olajide, Adewale T.; Oyekale, Oluwatoyin I.
| | | | | | · Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System on the African continent: Early implementation 2017-2019
Tornimbene, Barbara; Eremin, Sergey; Abednego, Reuben; Abualas, Elamin O.; Boutiba, Ilhem; Egwuenu, Abiodun; Fuller, Walter; Gahimbare, Laetitia; Githii, Susan; Kasambara, Watipaso; Lukwesa- Musyani, Chileshe; Miamina, Fidy A.; Zinyowera, Sekesai Mtapuri-; Najjuka, Grace; Perovic, Olga; Zayed, Bassem; Ahmed, Yahaya A.; Ismail, Maha T.; Silva, Carmem L. Pessoa da
| | | | | | · Effect of sputum quality and role of Xpert® MTB/RIF assay for detection of smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis in same-day diagnosis strategy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Sinshaw, Waganeh; Kebede, Abebaw; Bitew, Adane; Tadesse, Mengistu; Mehamed, Zemedu; Alemu, Ayinalem; Yenew, Bazezew; Amare, Misikir; Dagne, Biniyam; Diriba, Getu; Tesfaye, Ephrem; Gamtesa, Dinka F.; Abebaw, Yeshiwork; Mollalign, Helina; Seid, Getachew; Getahun, Muluwork
| | | | | | · Human herpes virus type-6 is associated with central nervous system infections in children in Sudan
Abdelrahim, Nada A.; Mohamed, Nahla; Evander, Magnus; Ahlm, Clas; Fadl-Elmula, Imad M.
| | | | | | · Audit of amylase and lipase requests in suspected acute pancreatitis and cost implications, South Africa
Cook, Annie E.; Jalavu, Thumeka P.; Zemlin, Annalise E.
| | | | | | · Red blood cell alloimmunisation in multi-transfused patients from an haemodialysis service in Burkina Faso
Nebie, Koumpingnin; Sawadogo, Salam; Sawadogo, Salifo; Koulidiati, Jérôme; Lengani, Habi Y.A.; Sawadogo, Abdoul G.; Babinet, Jérôme; Khalloufi, Mohammed; Diop, Saliou; Kafando, Eléonore
| | | | | | · Comparison of commercial assays and two-step approach to detect Clostridioides difficile in South Africa
Singh, Sarishna; Newton-Foot, Mae; Nel, Pieter; Pienaar, Colette
| | | | | | · Molecular detection of hepatitis B virus genotype E with immune escape mutations in chronic hepatitis B patients on long-term antiviral therapy in Jos, Nigeria
Anejo-Okopi, Joseph; Okeke, Edith; Davwar, Pantong M.; Onwuamah, Chika; Onywera, Harris; Omaiye, Patience; Duguru, Mary; Okojokwu, Ocheme J.; Ujah, Otobo I.; Jonathan, Bulus; George, Chima A.; Crown, Ramyil S.; Yakubu, Fiyaktu B.; Sokei, Judith O.; Okoli, Leona C.; Audu, Onyemocho; Inzaule, Seth C.; Abah, Isaac O.; Agaba, Patricia; Agbaji, Oche O.; Sagay, Atiene S.; Hawkins, Claudia
| | | | | | · Agreement between Xpert and AmpFire tests for high-risk human papillomavirus among HIV-positive women in Rwanda
Murangwa, Anthere; Desai, Kanan T.; Gage, Julia C.; Murenzi, Gad; Tuyisenge, Patrick; Kanyabwisha, Faustin; Musafili, Aimable; Kubwimana, Gallican; Mutesa, Leon; Anastos, Kathryn; Kim, Hae-Young; Castle, Philip E.
| | | | | | · Optimising courier specimen collection time improves patient access to HIV viral load testing in South Africa
Girdwood, Sarah J.; Crompton, Thomas; Cassim, Naseem; Olsen, Floyd; Sejake, Portia; Diallo, Karidia; Berrie, Leigh; Chimhamhiwa, Dorman; Stevens, Wendy; Nichols, Brooke
| | | | | | · Practices and barriers to screening for hyperglycaemia in pregnancy among providers of antenatal care in Jos, Nigeria
Imoh, Lucius C.; Longwap, Abdulazis S.; Haruna, Favour E.; Asieba, Oghale J.; Istifanus, Joy P.; Imoh, Joy A.; Banwat, Mathilda E.
| | | | | | · GeneXpert rollout in three high-burden tuberculosis countries in Africa: A review of pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis and outcomes from 2001 to 2019
Williams, Victor; Calnan, Marianne; Edem, Bassey; Onwuchekwa, Chukwuemeka; Okoro, Chika; Candari, Christine; Cruz, Rhodora; Otwombe, Kennedy
| | | | | Lessons from the Field | | | | | | · Tuberculosis-loop-mediated isothermal amplification implementation in Cameroon: Challenges, lessons learned and recommendations
Donkeng-Donfack, Valerie F.; Ongoulal, Suzanne M.; Djieugoue, Yvonne J.; Simo, Yannick Kamdem; Manga, Henri; Tollo, Danielle A.D.; Belinga, Edwige M.A.; Mbassa, Vincent; Abena, Jean L.; Eyangoh, Sara
| | | | | Review Article | | | | | | · Low-level viraemia: An emerging concern among people living with HIV in Uganda and across sub-Saharan Africa
Nanyeenya, Nicholus; Kiwanuka, Noah; Nakanjako, Damalie; Nakigozi, Gertrude; Kibira, Simon P.S.; Nabadda, Susan; Kiyaga, Charles; Sewanyana, Isaac; Nasuuna, Esther; Makumbi, Fredrick
| | | | | Editorial | | | | | | · Point-of-care testing: Connecting communities in Africa and ensuring equity in access to health and diagnostics
Erasmus, Rajiv T.
| | | | | Original Research | | | | | | · Causes of death and post-mortem testing for SARS-CoV-2 in a tertiary hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana
Asumanu, Edward; Attoh, Seth; Servor, Raymond X.; Laryea, Clement; McAddy, Mary; Hobenu, Fred; Factchu, Raymond; Agyemang-Bediako, Kwesi; Nyarko, Edward O.; Nyarko, Godwin K.; Moroti, Marcus K.; Edusei, Lawrence
| | | | | | · Malaria an opportunistic infection in HIV/AIDS patients? - A Nigerian experience
Enuma, Joseph N.; Sanni, Felix O.; Matur, Malau B.; Jean, Njab E.; Erhabor, Tosan; Egbulefu, Iheukwumere I.
| | | | | | · Oral human papilloma virus infection among dental clinic attendees in Ibadan, Nigeria
Faneye, Adedayo O.; Babalola, Oyeteju S.; Odaibo, Georgina N.; Arotiba, Juwon; Olaleye, Olufemi D.
| | | | | | · Impact of rapid centrifugation on routine coagulation assays in South Africa
Haripersadh, Reola; Pillay, Dashini; Rapiti, Nadine
| | | | | | · Commercial DURAClone panels for extending the repertoire of multicolour immunophenotypic panels in an academic flow cytometry laboratory in South Africa
Swart, Leanne; Pretorius, Melanie; Lawrie, Denise; Glencross, Deborah K.
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