[Current point of leishmaniasis epidemiology in Algeria].

The authors describe in this study the current situation of cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis in Algeria. After a review of the clinical forms and the epidemiological profile of the diseases in this country, the authors mention a resurgence of the number of cases, and the appearance of numerous new foci for both forms of the disease.

[Visceral leishmaniasis in Algeria. Cases reported of visceral leishmaniasis (1985-1990)].

Following their epidemiological studies of visceral leishmaniasis in Algeria, the authors report in this survey 1122 cases diagnosed in different hospitals of the country from 1985 to 1990. The authors mention that after a temporary decline observed during the last decade, they take part to a disquieting course of this disease.

[Visceral larva migrans syndromes: reflections on various cases of toxocariasis].

The authors selected among 5 diagnosed cases of larva migrans. In this study, the authors reported a review of this disease.

[Visceral leishmaniasis in Algeria. Evolution of visceral leishmaniasis in the Grande Kabylie area (1985-1990)].

The authors report 285 cases of visceral leishmaniasis recorded over a 6 year-period from 1985-1990 in the Wilaya of Tizi-Ouzou (Grande Kabylie). The authors report a resurgence of this disease during the last years, with a 5 human cases per 100,000 annual prevalence and a 6 per cent of rate death, the most active part of mediterranean area appears to be the region of Grand-Kabylie. A control program in the Wilaya of Tizi-Ouzou is proposed.

[Urinary bilharziasis in Djidiouia: still nothing to report].

The authors carried out 1043 urine examinations to look eggs of Schistosoma haematobium in Djidiouia, a known focus of urinary schistosomiasis. All these examinations were negative. However, the authors recommend vigilance because of the existence of Bulinus, the snail intermediate host in the area.

[Evaluation of intestinal parasitosis detected among Algerians (1984-1988)].

Intestinal parasitoses in Algiers and surrounding areas (1984-1988) out of 11,601 cases tested, 3,105 were positive. The authors analyse that a high incidence of intestinal parasitism was found in and around Algiers.

[Cutaneous leishmaniasis in northern Algeria].

A resurgence of cutaneous leishmaniasis is presently noted in northern Algeria. This form of oriental sore is caused by a parasite belonging to the Leishmania donovani complex. Its epidemiological and clinical characteristics allow distinction with the L.

[Verification of a focus of urinary bilharziasis in Khemis El Khechna (ex-Fondouk)].

At focus of urinary bilharziasis of Khemis El Khechna, non inspected since 1966, the urines of 1000 children were investigated. Eggs of Schistosoma haematobium, alive for the most part, were found in 78 samples (7.8%).

[Description of 173 cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis].

The authors present 173 cases of cutaneous Leishmaniasis observed in the Biskra area. Sidi Okba is the biggest focus of this disease which mainly affects children from 1 to 5 years. Lesions are dry and often multiple (2 or 3).

[A new focus of urinary bilharziasis in Algeria].

In 1976, 161 new cases of urinary bilharziasis were discovered in El Harrach, which until then had been free of the disease. The authors point out the dangers of the disease spreading in view of the presence of Bulinus in Algeria outside the normal foci of bilharziasis.

[Evaluation of intestinal parasitoses found in Algerians (1971-1975)].

A high incidence of intestinal parasitism was found in and around Algiers: out of 4,334 cases tested, 1,387 (about one third) were positive. The authors consider this to be a conservative estimate. The figures quoted will be revised, if necessary, on the results of a systematic survey at present under way.

[Serodiagnosis of 2,438 cases of toxoplasmosis by immunofluorescence at the Pasteur Institute of Algeria. Epidemiological and clinical corollaries].

2 438 sera from patients suspected of having toxoplasmosis, were tested by indirect immunofluorescence at the Pasteur Institute of Algeria between 1969 and 1973. 53,2% of the sera tested were shown to be positive. Although geographically limited, this investigation reveals the frequency of toxoplasmic infection in the Algiers region with a predominance of the polyadenopathic benign form.