[Epidemiological profile of echinococcosis in Morocco from 1980 to 2008]. / Profil épidémiologique de l'hydatidose au Maroc de 1980 à 2008.

The aim of this study was to analyze the epidemiology and evolution of hydatidosis in Morocco. This is a descriptive and retrospective study over a period ranging from 1980 to 2008. The patient data were collected from the epidemiological bulletin issued by the Department of Epidemiology and Fight against Disease that report all cases operated for hydatidosis between 1980 and 1992, and from the annual reports of parasitic diseases published annually by the same department between 2003 and 2008. We identified 23512 cases of hydatidosis with an annual increase in the number of cases and their incidence. Hydatidosis is present on any area of Morocco, with an uneven distribution from one region to the other. It is mostly observed in patients from rural areas and a predominance of female cases is observed throughout the period of study (sex ratio M/F = 0.66). All age groups are affected with a predominance of young adults. The liver is the organ most affected followed by the location of lung. These results show that hydatidosis remains a major public health problem in Morocco. Continuous monitoring of the epidemiological situation is essential to assess the measures implemented to fight against this infection and to allow rehabilitation and adjustment of these measures in order to reduce the incidence of this disease.

[Hydatid disease of the spine: a case report]. / Hydatidose vertébrale : à propos d'une observation.

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. In this observation we report the case of a 45 years old man hospitalized for back pain with heaviness of lower limbs and upper sphincter disorders. Through this case we emphasize the role of the parasitological laboratory in the diagnosis and management of this disease.

[The mechanism of non-immune haemolytic anaemia in burns patient]. / Mécanismes de l'anémie hémolytique aiguë non immunologique chez le brûlé grave.

Mechanisms of non-immune haemolytic anemia in burn patients: severely burned patients often present with anemia in the early course of resuscitation, requiring the transfusion of red blood cells. One of the causes is a non-immune haemolytic anemia. On the blood smear, there are morphological abnormalities of the red blood cells such as the presence of spherocytes and schizocytes. This case report is an opportunity to review the existing literature on the possible mechanisms of haemolytic anemia during severe burns.