[Parasitoses genito-urinaires]

Parasites in the urinary system only are rare. Schistosoma haematobium infection is very frequent in tropical Africa, and is revealed by hematuria. Hydatic cysts are mostly found in the liver, but a renal infection is possible. The other parasites [filariasis, malaria] often lead to immune complex glomerulonephritis and are cured by specific treatment of the parasites

Strongyloidiasis in Sfax [Tunisia]: a survey over 13 years period

A retrospective study of strongyloidiasis cases was carried out in Sfax University [Tunisia], between 1989 and June 2001. Diagnosis was done by direct stool examination, concentration methods, Baermann larval extraction and fecal culture strongyloidiasis was diagnosed in 27 patients, of whom 77% were males living in rural areas under a low socioeconomic level. The mean age of the patients was 47 years [8-85 years]. Hyperesinophilia was present in 75% of the cases and 7 patients were treated by systemic corticosteroids. So, it is important to detect this parasite by repeated parasitological stool examinations, particularly before a long corticosteroid treatment