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Meel, B.
- HIV and Zonke-bonke Syndrome in Mthatha Region of South Africa:Case Reports
Authors
1 Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth 5117, ZA
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 12 (2019), Pagination: 1331-1335Abstract
Background: South Africa is described as an African rainbow nation, not only in the color of its population, but also in the mixture of HIV infection. Three varieties of HIV infection have been distinguished: HIV-1, HIV-2, and a combination of the two. This is a matter of concern.
Objective: To highlight the problem of HIV-1 and HIV-2 (combined) infection in the Mthatha region of South Africa.
Case History: The first four cases of HIV-1/2 mixed infection were reported within a period of one year (2009). These cases were reported at Sinawe Center when people were examined after being sexually assaulted. HIV screening tests were carried out for HIV infection. Four patients were found to be positive for both HIV1 and 2. Surprisingly, one was a child of eight years old. Multiple sexual partners who were involved at some or other time with West Africans who harbored type 2 HIV could be the cause of this mixed infection. This kind of promiscuous behavior with multiple partners is called “Zonke-bonke syndrome”. The history, mode of transmission of HIV infection, and the consequences of mixed HIV infections are discussed in this case report.
Conclusion: HIV-1 and HIV-2 (mixed) infection occurs in the Mthatha region of South Africa. It is a matter of serious concern.
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HIV Type 1 and 2, Promiscuous Behavior, Multiple Partners.- Prevalence of Hearing Loss among Former Mine Workers of the former Black Homeland of the Transkei, South Africa
Authors
1 Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth 5117, ZA
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 12 (2019), Pagination: 1336-1341Abstract
Objective: To study the prevalence of loss of hearing among the retired mineworkers of the Transkei region of South Africa.
Method: Between May 1997 and May 2011, 2 027 ex-mineworkers were examined at the Benefit Examination Clinic, which is located in the Chest Section of Umtata General Hospital (UGH), the teaching hospital of the University of Transkei Medical School in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Results: Hearing loss was indicated by 219 (54%) of the respondents, of whom 72 (33%) were between 40 and 59 years of age. Of the 182 (45%) of workers who had worked for between 10 to 19 years in the mines, 40 (22%) indicated experiencing a loss of hearing. A strong association between hearing loss and years spent mining was detected.
Conclusion: Many (54%) of the ex-mine workers from the Transkei were found to be afflicted with hearing loss. Such a health problem demands much attention from occupational hygienists and the compensation authorities.
Keywords
Noise, Hearing Loss, Mineworkers, Occupational Health, Compensation.- HIV and Zonke-bonke Syndrome in Mthatha Region of South Africa: Case Reports
Authors
1 Professor, MBBS, MD, MPhil HIV/AIDS Management. Research Associate, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth 6031, ZA