Molecular prevalence, genetic characterization and patterns of Toxoplasma gondii infection in domestic small mammals from Cotonou, Benin.

Toxoplasmosis, one of the most prevalent parasitic infections in humans and animals, is caused by the intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Small mammals play a key role as intermediate reservoir hosts in the maintenance of the T. gondii life cycle.

[Localized spontaneous cytosteatonecrosis of the breast].

A clinical case of fat necrosis of the breast is reported. The main clinical, radiographical and ultrasonographical aspects are described and discussed. The importance of surgical biopsy is emphasized in the atypical cases.