[First case of multiforme granuloma in Congo]. / Premier cas congolais de granulome multiforme.

We report a case of multiform granuloma observed in a young woman of 28 years from Brazzaville, Congo. Extended lesions on the arms, back, face, legs and feet appeared over one month. They consisted of slightly squamous erythemato-oedematous plaques, with polycyclical margins and raised papular borders. The diagnosis was made histologically and recovery was spontaneous over a period of two months. We discuss clinical and histopathological aspects, which can sometimes lead to confusion with Hansen's disease.

[Invasions of Paederus sabaeus (Coleoptera Staphylinidae) in central Africa. 2. Clinical and therapeutic aspects in Brazzaville]. / Invasions de Paederus sabaeus (Coléoptère Staphylinidae) en Afrique centrale. 2. Aspects cliniques et thérapeutiques à Brazzaville.

During the month of May 1993, at the end of the rainy season, an outbreak of dermatitis occurred in Brazzaville (Congo). It was caused by Paederus sabaeus, a Staphylinid beetle which invaded the town during three weeks. The patients recovered spontaneously or after topical application of creams. No eye affection was recorded.