Emergence of Rabies in Cape Fur Seals, South Africa
85 confirmed cases, '23-'25
wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/32…
85 confirmed cases, '23-'25
wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/32…
Nelesh Govender (also @neleshg.bsky.social)
@neleshg
I study fungal diseases. Prof @witshealthfac. NIHR Research Prof. Hon Prof @MRCcmm @StGeorgesUni @UCTHealthSci. Sabbatical @nicd_sa. MD, micro, epi 🌈
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www.citystgeorges.ac.uk Risk of death 21% lower in people with HIV-related fungal disease given combination drug treatment... In a clinical trial of adults with HIV-related cryptococcal disease, those treated with a two-drug combination had a 21% lower risk of dying than those treated with just one drug. @EffectTrial results out AIDS 2026
Headline 21% 6m mortality ⬇️ w/ flucytosine + fluconazole in adults w/ cryptococcal antigenaemia. Though not stat. significant, this is a clinically important reduction. Bigger effects in ⬆️ CrAg, Tanzania, men. Need implementation studies
Headline 21% 6m mortality ⬇️ w/ flucytosine + fluconazole in adults w/ cryptococcal antigenaemia. Though not stat. significant, this is a clinically important reduction. Bigger effects in ⬆️ CrAg, Tanzania, men. Need implementation studies
Accelerated Increase in Candida auris Bloodstream Infections during COVID-19 Pandemic, South Africa
wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/32…
wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/32…
