Although South Africa is far from winning its war on Listeriosis, the source of the outbreak was identified this weekend. It may just prove to be crucial in attempts to contain the disease.
So far, the bacterial infection has claimed 180 lives in the last 14 months, and there have been 948 cases reported to health authorities. Gauteng is the most severely affected area, with more than half of cases nationwide occurring in the province.
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