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Original Research
Clostridium difficile in patients attending tuberculosis hospitals  
in Cape Town, South Africa, 2014–2015
Brian R. Kullin, Sharon Reid, Valerie Abratt
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a846 | 06 December 2018

Original Research
Antibiotic resistance trends of ESKAPE pathogens in Kwazulu-Natal, 
South Africa: A five-year retrospective analysis
Yogandree Ramsamy, Sabiha Y. Essack, Benn Sartorius, Miriam Patel, 
Koleka P. Mlisana
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a887 | 06 December 2018

Original Research
Multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Kome Otokunefor, Tosanwumi V. Otokunefor, Godwin Omakwele
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a805 | 06 December 2018

Original Research
Differential infectivity of gametocytes after artemisinin-based 
combination therapy of uncomplicated falciparum malaria
Dinkorma T. Ouologuem, Cheick O. Kone, Bakary Fofana, Bakary Sidibe, 
Amadou H. Togo, Demba Dembele, Sekou Toure, Sekou Koumare, 
Ousmane Toure, Issaka Sagara, Abdoulaye Toure, Adama Dao,  
Ogobara K. Doumbo, Abdoulaye A. Djimde
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a784 | 06 December 2018

Lessons from the Field
Leveraging donor support to develop a national antimicrobial  
resistance policy and action plan: Ghana’s success story
Japheth A. Opintan
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a825 | 06 December 2018

Lessons from the Field
Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in Ethiopia: Implementation 
experiences and lessons learned
Rajiha A. Ibrahim, Amete M. Teshal, Surafel F. Dinku, Negga A. Abera, 
Abebe A. Negeri, Feven G. Desta, Eyasu T. Seyum, Adugna W. Gemeda, 
Wubshet M. Keficho
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a770 | 06 December 2018

Scientific Letter
Need for better adherence to optimal incubation temperature for  
quality laboratory diagnostics and antibiotic resistance monitoring
Cristina Gutierrez, Akos Somoskovi, Kris Natarajan, David Bell
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a789 | 06 December 2018

Brief Report
Diagnosis of rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis: Discordant results  
by diagnostic methods
Winnie Mwanza, Deborah Milimo, Maureen M. Chilufya, Nkatya Kasese, 
Maina C. Lengwe, Stembiso Munkondya, Petra de Haas, Helen Ayles, 
Monde Muyoyeta
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a806 | 06 December 2018

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Editorial
Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in Africa: Successes,  
gaps and a roadmap for the future
Samuel Kariuki, Karen H. Keddy, Martin Antonio, Iruka N. Okeke
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a924 | 06 December 2018

Review Article
An overview of antimicrobial resistance surveillance among  
healthcare-associated pathogens in South Africa
Ashika Singh-Moodley, Husna Ismail, Olga Perovic
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a741 | 06 December 2018

Review Article
Drug resistant tuberculosis in Africa: Current status, gaps and 
opportunities
Nazir Ismail, Farzana Ismail, Shaheed V. Omar, Linsay Blows, Yasmin 
Gardee, Hendrik Koornhof, Philip C. Onyebujoh
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a781 | 06 December 2018

Review Article
A systematic review of healthcare-associated infections in Africa:  
An antimicrobial resistance perspective
Emmanuel O. Irek, Adewale A. Amupitan, Temitope O. Obadare,  
Aaron O. Aboderin
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a796 | 06 December 2018

Review Article
Antimicrobial resistance of Vibrio cholerae from sub-Saharan Africa:  
A systematic review
Yahaya Mohammed, Aaron O. Aboderin, Iruka N. Okeke,  
Adebola T. Olayinka
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a778 | 06 December 2018

Opinion Paper
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s framework for 
antimicrobial resistance control in Africa
Jay K. Varma, John Oppong-Otoo, Pascale Ondoa, Olga Perovic,  
Benjamin J. Park, Ramanan Laxminarayan, Rosanna W. Peeling,  
Constance Schultsz, Han Li, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Amadou A. Sall,  
Baboucarr Jaw, John N. Nkengasong
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a830 | 06 December 2018

Opinion Paper
Antimicrobial resistance surveillance with whole genome sequencing  
in Africa: It’s (about) time
Hajo Grundmann, Hellen Gelband
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a761 | 06 December 2018

Opinion Paper
The role of connected diagnostics in strengthening regional,  
national and continental African disease surveillance
Natasha M. Gous, Philip C. Onyebujoh, Alash’le Abimiku,  
Chris Macek, Jeff Takle
African Journal of Laboratory Medicine | Vol 7, No 2 | a775 | 06 December 2018

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