Les teignes du cuir chevelu au CHU de Constantine (Algérie)

Benmezdad, A.; Moulahem, T.; Benyezzar, M.; Djaballah, Marc; Beldjoudi, W.; Fendri, Azmi

doi:10.1016/j.mycmed.2012.09.002

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“…A single study contained definitive prevalence rate numbers relating both human and feline dermatophyte infections, with animal contact a risk factor in 56.7% of positive human cases, but did not differentiate cats from other animals (Boumhil et al 2010 ). Several studies commented on the rise of zoophilic species diagnosis in humans, and an increased representation in the isolates from skin lesions taken from dermatological patients (Benmezdad et al 2012 , Aboueisha and El-Mahallawy 2013 ).…”

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Feline-Human Zoonosis Transmission in North Africa: A Systematic Review

Peterson

Barnes

2020

Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases

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Throughout human history, domestic animal species have represented a unique zoonotic disease risk for the transmission of pathogens ranging from viral, bacterial, parasitic, and fungal. In North Africa, cats have a particularly long record and occupy a specialized niche within many communities. This systematic review was conducted to analyze the current and historical literature documenting the breadth and variety of zoonoses in North Africa, specifically relating to the domesticated feline. Multiple electronic databases were searched on January 16, 2019, for published reports on feline zoonoses in North Africa. A total of 76 studies met the inclusion criteria for a full assessment. Articles selected for the review ranged in publication dates from 1939 to 2019 and included a case study, cross-sectional surveys, genomic analyses, and a book chapter. The most commonly studied pathogen was Toxoplasma gondii (n = 17) followed by a variety of helminths (n = 10). Of the countries in the target region, most publications were of studies conducted in Egypt (n = 53) followed by Tunisia (n = 12), Algeria (n = 11), Morocco (n = 5), and Libya (n = 3). The results of this review identify a variety of viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic zoonotic diseases associated with cats in North Africa, ranging from historically endemic diseases in both human and animal populations in the region, to emerging infections with recent confirmatory diagnoses. This review describes reported feline zoonoses in North Africa and provides recommendations for their prevention and control. In addition to vaccination campaigns for domesticated felines and postexposure prophylaxis for humans, prompt veterinary and medical care of exposure risks and subsequent infections are essential in limiting the zoonotic disease burden in North African communities of humans and cats.

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Feline-Human Zoonosis Transmission in North Africa: A Systematic Review

Peterson

Barnes

2020

Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases

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Tinea capitis in School Children: Current Status

Eke

Nweze

2021

Dermatophytes and Dermatophytoses

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Burden of fungal infections in Algeria

Chekiri-Talbi

Denning

2017

Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis

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We report for the first time in Algeria and provide burden estimates. We searched for existing data and estimated the incidence and prevalence of fungal diseases based on the population at risk and available epidemiological data. Demographic data were derived from the National Office of Statistics (Office National des Statistiques: ONS), World Health Organization (WHO), The Joint Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and national published reports. When no data existed, risk populations were used to estimate frequencies of fungal infections, using previously described methodology. Algeria has 40.4 million inhabitants, and probably at least 568,900 (1.41%) of Algerians have a serious fungal infection each year. Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (485,000) and fungal asthma (72,000) are probably the commonest problems, as there are over 1 million adult asthmatics. Candidaemia is estimated in 2,020 people, invasive aspergillosis in 2,865 people, and intra-abdominal candidiasis in 303 people; these are the most common life-threatening problems. AIDS is uncommon, but cancer is not (45,000 new cases of cancer including 1,500 in children), nor is COPD (an estimated 317,762 patients, of whom 20.3% are admitted to hospital each year). A focus on improving the diagnosis and epidemiological data related to fungal infection is necessary in Algeria.

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Les teignes du cuir chevelu au CHU de Constantine (Algérie)

Cited by 15 publications

References 6 publications

Feline-Human Zoonosis Transmission in North Africa: A Systematic Review

Feline-Human Zoonosis Transmission in North Africa: A Systematic Review

Tinea capitis in School Children: Current Status

Burden of fungal infections in Algeria

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