Expertise in
3
conditions

John H. Black

Mthatha, EC, ZA 
Expertise in
3
conditions
Mthatha, EC, ZA 

Overview

John Black practices practicing medicine in Mthatha, South Africa.

Mr. Black is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tuberculous Meningitis, Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis, and Cryptococcal Meningitis.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Gender

Male

Locations

Mthatha, EC, South Africa
Other Locations
The University Of Cape Town, Cape Town, WC, South Africa
Gqeberha, South Africa
University of Cape Town and Livingstone Hospital
Port Elizabeth, EC, South Africa

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Experts who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Phase IIA Trial of the Safety and Tolerability of Increased Dose Rifampicin and Adjunctive Linezolid With or Without Aspirin, for HIV-associated Tuberculous Meningitis
Phase IIA Trial of the Safety and Tolerability of Increased Dose Rifampicin and Adjunctive Linezolid With or Without Aspirin, for HIV-associated Tuberculous Meningitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 28, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Linezolid, Rifampicin, Aspirin, Standard of Care anti-tuberculous therapy, Dexamethasone
Study Phase: Phase 2

40 Total Publications

Whole genome sequencing precision medicine strategy to shorten treatment for rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (SMARTT): a pragmatic, randomised, single-blind phase 4 trial.
Whole genome sequencing precision medicine strategy to shorten treatment for rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (SMARTT): a pragmatic, randomised, single-blind phase 4 trial.
Journal: The Lancet. Respiratory medicine
Published: October 31, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions about John H. Black

Is John H. Black a top-rated expert for Tuberculous Meningitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. John H. Black is classified as an Advanced expert for Tuberculous Meningitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

Does John H. Black participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. John H. Black has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tuberculous Meningitis. You can view a list of John H. Black's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Areas of Expertise

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