[First case of multiforme granuloma in Congo].

We report a case of multiform granuloma observed in a young woman of 28 years from Brazzaville, Congo. Extended lesions on the arms, back, face, legs and feet appeared over one month. They consisted of slightly squamous erythemato-oedematous plaques, with polycyclical margins and raised papular borders.

[Malaria and febrile pathology of expatriates in Brazzaville in 1993].

Between January 1 and December 31, 1993, malaria was found in 22.6% of unexplained fever cases among expatriates in Brazzaville, i.e.

[Invasions of Paederus sabaeus (Coleoptera Staphylinidae) in central Africa. 2. Clinical and therapeutic aspects in Brazzaville].

During the month of May 1993, at the end of the rainy season, an outbreak of dermatitis occurred in Brazzaville (Congo). It was caused by Paederus sabaeus, a Staphylinid beetle which invaded the town during three weeks. The patients recovered spontaneously or after topical application of creams.

[Invasions of Paederus sabaeus (Coleoptera Staphylinidae) in central Africa. 1. Entomological and epidemiological aspects].

In May 1993, at the end of the rainy season, outbreaks of Paederus sabaeus (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) were recorded in Brazzaville (Congo), Kinshasa (Zaire), Franceville and Libreville (Gabon) and even in Bangui (CAR) at the North of the equator. A short review of previous outbreaks in Africa and on vesicant substances is given by the authors. These beetles are attracted to neon lights and they rest on the walls or on the skin of the occupants.