[Prevalence of heterozygosity for beta-thalassemia among intermediate lower school children in an area of the Venetian lacuna]. / Prevalenza dell'eterozigosi per la beta-talassemia fra gli studenti delle scuole medie inferiori in un'area della laguna veneta.

This paper reports the results of an epidemiologic survey carried out from 1987 to 1991 among intermediate school students in Chioggia (Venice, Italy) to detect beta-Thalassemia carriers. The screening tests (determination of Mean Corpuscular Volume, Hemoglobin A2) were performed in 3050/4055 (75%) students; the prevalence of carriers was of 3.1%. The results obtained identify this as a risk area for Thalassemia Major and suggest the necessity to adopt prevention measures such as medical information, population screening, genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis.

[Vaccine therapy of a case of onychomycosis caused by Candida albicans]. / Terapia con vaccino di un caso di onicomicosi da Candida Albicans

A case of onychomycosis due to Candida Albicans in an otherwise healthy girl is reported. A vaccine was prepared with the same strain as the Candida Albicans isolated from the nail culture, broken down into 12 ampoules containing progressive concentrations. An improvement was achieved up to complete cure and this persists many months later. The results of the therapy are commented on.