[Association of systemic lupus erythematosus and dermatopolymyositis].

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) associated with dermatopolymyositis (DM). This association is rare. Diagnosis may be difficult because of their common clinical findings.

[Relapse of visceral leishmaniasis in HIV infection. Benefit of amphotericin B].

The reference treatment in visceral leishmaniasis is administration of antimonial compounds. Failures have been reported particularly in HIV-positive patients. The authors describe the case of a 40-year-old patient who, after 2 courses of N-methyl-glucamine, relapsed.

[Efficacy of doxycycline in thoracic actinomycosis: a case report].

The authors present a case of thoracic actinomycosis in a 32 year-old man with a history of cervico-facial actinomycosis. Diagnosis was made by bacterial examination of purulent drainage from sternal wound showing typical sulfures granules. One year course of doxycycline gives clinical and radiological improvement.