In-vitro antibody-dependent killing of schistosomula of Schistosoma haematobium by human eosinophils.

Schistosomula of S. haematobium have been shown to be susceptible to in vitro killing by eosinophils in the presence of serum from an infected individual. The highest level of killing was found after 48 h in culture.

Biochemical findings in a case of mu-chain disease.

We report the 16th case of mu-chain disease. Unlike most previously reported cases, free mu-chains, but not Bence Jones protein, were present in the urine. The usefulness of immunofixation as a means of detecting free heavy chains in the serum is demonstrated.

Yellow fever in the Gambia, 1978--1979: epidemiologic aspects with observations on the occurrence of orungo virus infections.

An epidemic of yellow fever (YF) occurred in the Gambia between May 1978 and January 1979. Retrospective case-finding methods and active surveillance led to the identification of 271 clinically suspected cases. A confirmatory or presumptive laboratory diagnosis was established in 94 cases.

Hepatoma and obstructive jaundice.

Three patients with hepatoma are described whose presenting feature was obstructive jaundice. Recognition of this rare manifestation of hepatoma can establish the diagnosis before surgery.