[Acute disseminated lupus erythematosus in Ivory Coast (apropos of 9 cases)]. / Le lupus érythémateux aigu disséminé en Côte-d'Ivoire (a propos de 9 observations).

Nine cases of systemic lupus erythematosus (S.L.E.) among ivoirian Africans seen over a period of eleven years were studied. The pattern of clinical presentations is similar of that seen elsewhere. Photo-sensitivity is not described as in american Negroes. Death is usually due to severe infection. The incidence of the disease among populations of different african countries are compared. The low prevalence 0,18 p. mille may be a function of failure to diagnose the more mild cases.

[Rheumatoid polyarthritis of adults in tropical Africa. Apropos of 50 cases in the Ivory Coast]. / La polyarthrite rhumatoïde de l'adulte en Afrique tropicale. A propos de 50 observations en Côte d'Ivoire.

The joint manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis in tropical Africa are characterized by the discreteness of the involvement of the hips and perhaps of the cervical spine. The extra-articular manifestations are rare and principally of the pulmonary fibrosis type. It is difficult to conclude on the more frequent sero-negativity of the disease, as the studies are incomplete. The overall tolerance of the disease appears to be good despite the limited treatment available.