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The dynamic gut microbiota of zoophilic members of the Anopheles gambiae complex (Diptera: Culicidae) by Singh, Ashmika, Allam, Mushal, Kwenda, Stanford, Khumalo, Zamantungwa T. H., Ismail, Arshad, Oliver, Shüné V.

“…The gut microbiota of mosquitoes plays a critical role in the life history of the animal. There is a growing body of research characterising the gut microbiota…”
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Molecular identification of helminth parasites of the Heterakidae and Ascarididae families of free-ranging chickens from selected rural communities of KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa by Mlondo, Silindokuhle, Tembe, Danisile, Malatji, Mokgadi P., Khumalo, Zamantungwa T.H., Mukaratirwa, Samson

“…Rural chickens are mainly reared in extensive systems by small holder farmers in South Africa, where they roam freely in search for food. Consequently, these…”
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Prevalence of subclinical mastitis, its associated bacterial isolates and risk factors among cattle in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Khasapane, Ntelekwane G, Byaruhanga, Charles, Thekisoe, Oriel, Nkhebenyane, Sebolelo J, Khumalo, Zamantungwa T H

“…Subclinical mastitis (SCM) is one of the most economically important diseases affecting the dairy industry. The SCM does not cause visible changes in the udder…”
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Characterization of Anaplasma marginale subsp. centrale Strains by Use of msp1aS Genotyping Reveals a Wildlife Reservoir by Khumalo, Zamantungwa T H, Catanese, Helen N, Liesching, Nicole, Hove, Paidashe, Collins, Nicola E, Chaisi, Mamohale E, Gebremedhin, Assefaw H, Oosthuizen, Marinda C, Brayton, Kelly A

“…Bovine anaplasmosis caused by the intraerythrocytic rickettsial pathogen Anaplasma marginale is endemic in South Africa. Anaplasma marginale subspecies…”
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Efficacy of a topical combination of esafoxolaner, eprinomectin and praziquantel against Amblyomma maculatum infestations in cats by Tielemans, Eric, Rautenbach, Carin, Khumalo, Zamantungwa, Beugnet, Frederic

“…Amblyomma maculatum, the Gulf Coast tick, infests a wide range of vertebrate species including livestock, dogs, cats, and humans. It is a species of…”
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Evidence confirming the phylogenetic position of Anaplasma centrale (ex Theiler 1911) Ristic and Kreier 1984 by Khumalo, Zamantungwa T H, Brayton, Kelly A, Collins, Nicola E, Chaisi, Mamohale E, Quan, Melvyn, Oosthuizen, Marinda C

“…In 1911, Sir Arnold Theiler isolated and described a parasite that was very similar to Anaplasma marginale but which was more centrally located within the…”
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Detection of Staphylococcus Isolates and Their Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles and Virulence Genes from Subclinical Mastitis Cattle Milk Using MALDI-TOF MS, PCR and Sequencing in Free State Province, South Africa by Khasapane, Ntelekwane G, Koos, Myburgh, Nkhebenyane, Sebolelo J, Khumalo, Zamantungwa T H, Ramatla, Tsepo, Thekisoe, Oriel

“…species are amongst the bacteria that cause bovine mastitis worldwide, whereby they produce a wide range of protein toxins, virulence factors, and…”
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First confirmed case of infant botulism in Africa, caused by a dual-toxin-producing Clostridium botulinum strain by Vosloo, Marné N., Opperman, Christoffel J., Geyer, Hermanus D.W., Setshedi, Grace M., Allam, Mushal, Kwenda, Stanford, Ismail, Arshad, Khumalo, Zamantungwa T.H., Brink, Adrian J., Frean, John A., Rossouw, Jennifer

“…•The first laboratory-confirmed case of infant botulism in Africa.•Clostridium botulinum is a rare cause of flaccid paralysis in infants.•Bivalent C. botulinum…”
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Whole-Genome Sequences of Listeria monocytogenes Sequence Type 6 Isolates Associated with a Large Foodborne Outbreak in South Africa, 2017 to 2018 by Allam, Mushal, Tau, Nomsa, Smouse, Shannon L, Mtshali, Phillip S, Mnyameni, Florah, Khumalo, Zamantungwa T H, Ismail, Arshad, Govender, Nevashan, Thomas, Juno, Smith, Anthony M

“…We report whole-genome sequences for 10 sequence type 6 isolates associated with a large listeriosis outbreak in South Africa, which occurred over the period…”
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Application of culture, PCR, and PacBio sequencing for determination of microbial composition of milk from subclinical mastitis dairy cows of smallholder farms by Khasapane, Ntelekwane G., Nkhebenyane, Jane S., Kwenda, Stanford, Khumalo, Zamantungwa T. H., Mtshali, Phillip S., Taioe, Moeti O., Thekisoe, Oriel M. M.

“…Mastitis is a cow disease usually signalized by irritation, swelling, and soreness of the udder. It is characterized by physical, chemical, and biological…”
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Molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of Anaplasma marginale and Anaplasma centrale amongst transhumant cattle in north-eastern Uganda by Byaruhanga, Charles, Collins, Nicola E., Knobel, Darryn L., Khumalo, Zamantungwa T.H., Chaisi, Mamohale E., Oosthuizen, Marinda C.

“…There is little molecular data from Anaplasma marginale and Anaplasma centrale isolates from cattle in Uganda. Between November 2013 and January 2014, blood…”
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Molecular detection of zoonotic tick-borne pathogens from ticks collected from ruminants in four South African provinces by MTSHALI, Khethiwe, KHUMALO, ZTH, NAKAO, Ryo, GRAB, Dennis J., SUGIMOTO, Chihiro, THEKISOE, OMM

“…Ticks carry and transmit a remarkable array of pathogens including bacteria, protozoa and viruses, which may be of veterinary and/or of medical significance…”
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Molecular detection of Coxiella burnetii and Coxiella species in rats and chickens from poultry farms in North West Province, South Africa by Ramatla, Tsepo, Khumalo, Zamantungwa T. H., Matshotshi, Asiashu, Lekota, Kgaugelo E., Taioe, Moeti O., Thekisoe, Oriel

“…BackgroundCoxiella burnetii is a bacterial pathogen that causes query fever and coxiellosis in humans and animals, respectively. There is a scarcity of studies…”
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Detection and Characterisation of Anaplasma marginale and A. centrale in South Africa by Hove, Paidashe, Khumalo, Zamantungwa T H, Chaisi, Mamohale E, Oosthuizen, Marinda C, Brayton, Kelly A, Collins, Nicola E

“…Bovine anaplasmosis is endemic in South Africa and it has a negative economic impact on cattle farming. An improved understanding of and variety transmission,…”
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Comparison of three nucleic acid-based tests for detecting Anaplasma marginale and Anaplasma centrale in cattle by Oosthuizen, Marinda C., Mutshembele, Awelani M., Baxter, Janine R., Khumalo, Zamantungwa T.H., Collins, Nicola E., Chaisi, Mamohale E., Choopa, Chimvwele N., Mtshali, Moses S., Hove, Paidashe, Brayton, Kelly A.

“…Several nucleic acid-based assays have been developed for detecting Anaplasma marginale and Anaplasma centrale in vectors and hosts, making the choice of…”
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Genome Sequencing of a Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Isolate Obtained from a South African Patient with Coronavirus Disease 2019 by Allam, Mushal, Ismail, Arshad, Khumalo, Zamantungwa T. H., Kwenda, Stanford, van Heusden, Peter, Cloete, Ruben, Wibmer, Constantinos Kurt, Mtshali, Phillip Senzo, Mnyameni, Florah, Mohale, Thabo, Subramoney, Kathleen, Walaza, Sibongile, Ngubane, Wendy, Govender, Nevashan, Motaze, Nkengafac V., Bhiman, Jinal N.

“…As a contribution to the global efforts to track and trace the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, here we present the sequence, phylogenetic analysis, and modeling…”
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Exploration and comparison of bacterial communities present in bovine faeces, milk and blood using 16S rRNA metagenomic sequencing by Mtshali, Khethiwe, Khumalo, Zamantungwa Thobeka Happiness, Kwenda, Stanford, Arshad, Ismail, Thekisoe, Oriel Matlahane Molifi

“…Cattle by-products like faeces, milk and blood have many uses among rural communities; aiding to facilitate everyday household activities and occasional…”
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Productivity and Real Exchange Rate: Investigating the Balassa-Samuelson Effect and misalignment in Five African Countries by Eita, Joel Hinaunye, Khumalo, Zitsile Zamantungwa, Choga, Ireen

“…The study aims to investigate the validity of the Balassa-Samuelson Effect in a sample of five African countries, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mauritius,…”
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Whole genomic sequence of Enterobacter sichuanensis AJI 2411 – A plant growth promoting rhizobacteria by Ajibade, Oluwatosin Akinola, Oladipo, Elijah Kolawole, Kwenda, Stanford, Khumalo, Zamantungwa, Ismail, Arshad, Oloke, Julius Kola, Oyawoye, Olubukola Monisola, Onyeaka, Helen

“…•Genome of Enterobacter sichuanensis AJI 2411 sequenced for plant growth promotion.•ECC bacteria pose global health risk due to antibiotic…”
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Detection of IStaphylococcus/I Isolates and Their Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles and Virulence Genes from Subclinical Mastitis Cattle Milk Using MALDI-TOF MS, PCR and Sequencing in Free State Province, South Africa by Khasapane, Ntelekwane G, Koos, Myburgh, Nkhebenyane, Sebolelo J, Khumalo, Zamantungwa T. H, Ramatla, Tsepo, Thekisoe, Oriel

“…Physical injury or microbial infection can cause mastitis, an inflammatory reaction of the udder tissue in the mammary gland of cows. Globally, mastitis is a…”
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