[Kaposi's sarcoma: on its frequent association with lymphoreticular neoplasms and diabetes mellitus]. / Sarcoma di Kaposi: sulla frequente associazione con neoplasie linforeticolari e diabete mellito.

Kaposi's sarcoma (K.S.) is associated relatively frequently with diabetes mellitus and with a second often lymphoreticular neoplasia. On the basis of the three cases reported, which presented an association of diabetes mellitus, chronic lymphatic leukaemia, Hodgkin's lymphoma and K.S., the relationship between neoplastic diseases, immunological and lymphoproliferative disorders and virus infections is considered.

[2 cases of tularemia observed at Monte Amiata]. / Descrizione di due casi di tularemia osservati sul Monte Amiata.

Two cases of tularemia caused by direct contact with an infected hare are described. Recent epidemiological discoveries about the disease are reported with reference to other known foci in Tuscany and the measures taken to control and isolate the infected areas.