A Multicountry Molecular Analysis of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi With Reduced Susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Background: Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi is a predominant cause of bloodstream infections in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Increasing numbers of S. Typhi with resistance to ciprofloxacin have been reported from different parts of the world.

Cleft lip and palate in Madagascar 1998-2007.

Our aim was to find out the prevalence of oral clefts in Madagascar, to compare it with elsewhere in the world, and to give the possible cause of the particular rate in the Vakinankaratra region where Antsirabe is situated. Data were collected from birth registers from 1998 to 2007 in the 10 most important hospitals of the 6 former provinces and of Antsirabe. A total of 150,973 consecutive live births were recorded in the 6 provinces, and 175,981 including those from Antsirabe.

[Burkitt's lymphoma in children of Madagascar. Anatomo-clinical forms, therapeutic and evolutive aspects].

Rationale: Burkitt Lymphoma (LB), a very progressive malignant lymphoma, can now be cured by chemotherapy. However, protocols used currently by developed countries are costly and can cause problems of tolerance for underprivileged children.

Objective: To develop a protocol of care for Malagasy children suffering from LB.

[Epidemiological aspects of Burkitt's lymphoma in children of Madagascar].

Rationale: Burkitt lymphoma (LB), a frequent, very progressive cancer with multiple factors, can be cured. However, the mortality rate remains high in Madagascar.

Objective: To analyse the epidemiological aspects of LB as well as related socio-economical issues in order to improve successful treatment of the disease.