Moroccan Leishmania infantum: genetic diversity and population structure as revealed by multi-locus microsatellite typing.

Leishmania infantum causes Visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis in northern Morocco. It predominantly affects children under 5 years with incidence of 150 cases/year. Genetic variability and population structure have been investigated for 33 strains isolated from infected dogs and humans in Morocco.

[Hydatid disease of the spine: a case report].

Hydatid disease of the spine is rare and has a poor prognosis, presenting both diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The diagnosis is based on epidemiological, clinical, biological and radiological arguments. Treatment is primarily surgical.