[A new outbreak of trichinosis: 117 cases in the Midi-Pyrénées region. Epidemiology, clinical features and management].
Trichinellosis is an uncommon condition that is nevertheless a continuing problem as shown by two recent outbreaks in our region. The clinical features are reviewed briefly. The physical and laboratory test findings in the 117 patients affected during the first outbreak (February 1998) are reported, as well as the methods used to treat these patients.
Service de Maladies Infectieuses et Tropicales, CHU Purpan, Toulouse, France.
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Leclerc
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Marchou
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Sailler
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Bonnet
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Moron
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Duchen
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015766:Albendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D014235:Trichinellosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000871:Anthelmintics; D015766:Albendazole
Une nouvelle épidémie de trichinellose: 117 cas en Midi-Pyrénées. Epidémiologie, aspects cliniques et traitement.