[Training in reconstructive surgery in sub-Saharan Africa : the « 2nd Chance » model].

Based in Geneva since 2010, 2 Chance's mission is the development of reconstructive surgery care in resource-limited countries with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa, through teaching and advocacy activities. We develop the surgical management of patients on the one hand, providing training for African surgical teams. On the other hand, we support surgical procedures for patients, in the areas of reconstructive surgery, giant goiters, obstetric fistulas and anesthesia so that quality care is guaranteed for the long term.

Chronic Prurigo: An Unusual Presentation of Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Background: Prurigo nodularis is a condition of unknown origin defined by papulonodular eruption and intense pruritus. Hodgkin lymphoma often presents nonspecific initial symptoms. An association between systemic malignancy and cutaneous manifestations has long been documented.

Management of resistant mucocutaneous herpes simplex infections in AIDS patients: a clinical and virological challenge.

Background: The use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has been associated with a marked decrease in the prevalence of opportunistic infections in HIV-infected patients. However, chronic mucocutaneous herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection remains a difficult clinical challenge.

Objective: The aim of the study was to optimize the diagnosis and follow-up of chronic HSV-2 infection in HIV-infected patients and to correlate clinical data with CD4 cell count, in vitro HSV virological resistance and histology.

Increased incidence of sexually transmitted infections in Geneva, Switzerland.

Background: Focal outbreaks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis and gonorrhoea have been reported in the large cities of Western Europe over the past few years. The aim of our study was to determine whether a similar trend is observed in Geneva and the situation with regard to HIV infection.

Methods: We review the incidence of syphilis, gonorrhoea, Chlamydia trachomatis and HIV in Geneva from 1999 to 2004.

[Cutaneous complications of anti-hypertensive drugs].

Anti-hypertensive drugs are prescribed frequently and can cause cutaneous adverse drug reactions. The extent of this side effect accounts for about 10-60% of the total adverse drug reactions due to antihypertensive drugs. This review analyses anti-hypertensive drugs by class and examines various cutaneous pathologies that could be related to these treatments.