Superficial mycoses and HIV infection in Yaounde.

The incidence of superficial infections in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is increasing in Yaounde. To determine the prevalence of superficial mycoses in HIV-positive subjects, a study was carried out in different hospital settings in Yaounde over a period of 18 months. Clinical observations were followed by the culture of samples on Sabouraud's glucose agar.

[A study of otomycoses in Yaoundé].

The authors report the results of a six-month evaluation of otomycoses in the ENT Department of CHU and the Central Hospital of Yaoundé. We examined 2 592 patients of both sexes presenting with ear affections. The prevalence of Otomycoses is 6,09%.

[5 new cases of entomophthoromycosis observed in Cameroon. Role of immunofluorescence in thr diagnosis].

The authors present five new cases of entomophthoromycosis observed during three years of histopathology in Cameroon. Three classic cases of rhinoentomophthoromycosis. In one case, Conidiobolus coronatus was isolated.

[Candidiasis and AIDS in Yaounde].

In this preliminary study, we discuss 9 cases of Candidosis diagnosed during a 6 month period in 32 AIDS patients hospitalized in three health Centers in Yaoundé. Most of the patients presented with buccal candidosis and/or dysphagia. Of the 18 strains grown, 17 (94%) are Candida albicans.