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Fungal infections linked to medical lube

RECALL

HEALTH authorities have issued an immediate recall of a sterile lubricating jelly, Lubri-A, linked to the development of a fungal infection which could have serious implications for the health of vulnerable patients.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) put out the urgent alert to public hospitals, retail outlets, health-care professionals, authorised prescribers as well as

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