[M'khinza-related intoxication: about two observations].

Dysphania ambrosioides or anserine, known in Morocco as M'Khinza, is a plant belonging to family Chenopodiaceae. In Morocco, it is used for its therapeutic properties including, in particular, antipyretic properties. However, it can be toxic if it is incorrectly calibrated.

[Epidemiological profile of respiratory diseases in children hospitalized at the Rabat Children's Hospital, Morocco].

Introduction: Respiratory diseases are a common cause of pediatric hospitalization. This study aimed to evaluate the epidemiological profile of respiratory diseases among children at the Rabat Children's Hospital, Morocco.

Methods: We conducted an observational-cross sectional study of all children aged 3 months to 15 years hospitalized for respiratory disease at the Department of Pneumoallergology and Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Rabat Children's Hospital, Morocco over a one-year period, from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014.

[Congenital afibrinogenemia: about a case].

Afibrinogenemia is a rare dyscrasia characterized by a congenital fibrinogen deficiency It is transmitted in an autosomal recessive manner. Hemorrhagic manifestations are variable and can be life-threatening. A little more than 250 cases have been published up till now.

[Piebaldism: a pigmentary anomaly to recognize: about a case and review of the literature].

Piebaldism is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by an abnormal congenital skin pigmentation causing hypopigmented areas. It is due to an abnormal melanocytes development. It usually affects only the skin, but it may be associated with other anomalies or confused with other differential diagnoses.

Child sexual abuse: report of 311 cases with review of literature.

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a global problem that has significant consequences for public health; it has been a prominent topic of public concern for more than a decade, but many basic facts about the problem remain unclear or in dispute. We conducted a study of 311 cases of CSA in order to highlight the epidemiological features and negative impact on victims' well-being and to emphasize the need for a multidisciplinary approach to the primary prevention and management of CSA. We noted an increase in cases number with male predominance.