Molecular surveillance and dissemination of Klebsiella pneumoniae on frequently encountered surfaces in South African public hospitals Nongcebo Zuzile Zekhethelo Malinga Student number: 213517826 Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Medical Science (Medical Microbiology) in the School of Health Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Supervisors Dr L.A. Bester Dr O.T. Zishiri 2021