Listeriosis -- South Africa
As of 29 Nov 2017, case investigation forms (CIFs) of variable completeness have been received for 192 cases. Apart from neonates (28 days and under) and the elderly (over 65 years), additional risk factors for listeriosis reported include pregnancy (10/39 females aged 15-49 years) and HIV infection status. In non-neonatal cases where HIV status was known (n=63), 62% (39/63) were HIV positive. Maternal HIV status is known for 57 neonatal cases, of which 22/57 (38%) were HIV positive. Final
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