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Boukhrissa H, Mechakra S, Mahnane A, Lacheheb A. Viral hepatitis E, zoonotic transmission in Algeria. Virusdisease 2023; 34:389-394. [PMID: 37780902 PMCID: PMC10533760 DOI: 10.1007/s13337-023-00840-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Viral hepatitis E, a major cause of acute viral hepatitis in adults, is a global public health problem. The zoonotic potential of the virus is currently accepted in developed countries. In developing countries, where transmission is mainly enteric, data on the animal reservoir are very limited. Our objective was to identify a possible risk of zoonotic transmission in our region (eastern Algeria). Four hundred and thirty four sera from blood donors were analysed by an-ti-HEV IgG antibodies detection using a commercial ELISA kit. Study participants were asked about demographics, contact with farm animals, pets, rats, and with live or shot game during a hunting activity. The anti-HEV IgG seroprevalence was 17.05%. Two risk factors were identified; rat contact with a seroprevalence rate at 51.2% (p < 1p.1000), OR = 6.736 [95% CI 3, 42-13.26] and game contact with a seroprevalence at 33% (p = 0.003), OR = 2.76 [95% CI 1.37-5.56]. In summary, zoonotic transmission is possible in our region. Rats and game should be investigated for a probable animal reservoir.
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Affiliation(s)
- Houda Boukhrissa
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbas Setif 1, Sétif, Algeria
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbas Setif 1, Sétif, Algeria
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbas Setif 1, Sétif, Algeria
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbas Setif 1, Sétif, Algeria
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Guechi M, Guenifi W, Gasmi A, Ouyahia A, Rais M, Boukhrissa H, Mechakra S, Hemamid H, Hakimi A, Lacheheb A. Severe Acute Pancreatitis Associated with Weil's Disease. Middle East J Dig Dis 2023; 15:53-56. [PMID: 37547157 PMCID: PMC10404078 DOI: 10.34172/mejdd.2023.320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Leptospirosis is an emerging zoonosis of worldwide importance. Its distribution is closely linked to hydrometric conditions. It is characterized by a wide clinical range, from the subclinical form, or one with few symptoms; which resolves spontaneously, to the multi-visceral form, known as icterrohemorrhagic disease or Weil's disease, with a lethal risk. All organs can be affected but with variable frequency. Pancreatic involvement is not well documented. We describe a 45-year-old man with Weil's disease associated with acute necrotizing pancreatitis. The evolution was favorable but required a three-week stay in the intensive care unit.
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- Meriem Guechi
- Infectious Diseases Department, Teaching Hospital, Setif, Algeria
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Teaching Hospital, Setif, Algeria
- Faculty of Medicine University Ferhat Abbes, Setif, Algeria
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Teaching Hospital, Setif, Algeria
- Faculty of Medicine University Ferhat Abbes, Setif, Algeria
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Teaching Hospital, Setif, Algeria
- Faculty of Medicine University Ferhat Abbes, Setif, Algeria
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Teaching Hospital, Setif, Algeria
- Faculty of Medicine University Ferhat Abbes, Setif, Algeria
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Teaching Hospital, Setif, Algeria
- Faculty of Medicine University Ferhat Abbes, Setif, Algeria
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Teaching Hospital, Setif, Algeria
- Faculty of Medicine University Ferhat Abbes, Setif, Algeria
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- Faculty of Medicine University Ferhat Abbes, Setif, Algeria
- Department of Medical Intensive Care, Teaching Hospital, Setif, Algeria
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- Faculty of Medicine University Ferhat Abbes, Setif, Algeria
- Department of Medical Intensive Care, Teaching Hospital, Setif, Algeria
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Teaching Hospital, Setif, Algeria
- Faculty of Medicine University Ferhat Abbes, Setif, Algeria
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Gasmi A, Guenifi W, Ouyahia A, Rais M, Boukhrissa H, Hachani A, Mechakra S, Laouamri S, Touabti A, Lacheheb A. First study of hepatitis delta virus in Algeria: Seroprevalence and risk factors in Setif region (east of Algeria). S Afr J Infect Dis 2019; 34:110. [PMID: 34485451 PMCID: PMC8378082 DOI: 10.4102/sajid.v34i1.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2017] [Accepted: 07/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background No recent data are available on hepatitis delta virus (HDV) prevalence in Algeria. For this reason we conducted an epidemiological study, cross-sectional seroprevalence of HDV in the region of Setif. Methods Between 2011 and 2014, sera samples of 500 patients (carrying HBsAg) admitted to the Division of Infectious Diseases Teaching Hospital, Setif (east of Algeria), were tested for anti-HDV-IgG ab (ETI-AB-DeltaK-2). Results The prevalence of HDV obtained is estimated at 2.4%. The prevalence ranges from 1% in chronic hepatitis to 11.1% in cirrhotic hepatitis (low endemic area). Seropositivity rate is closely correlated with age (Odds ratio [OR] = 9.98, p = 0.000) and gender (OR = 0.24, p = 0.025); it reaches 58.3% in the age group of 51–60 years and 0% in children (age group 1–15 years); it represents 75% in females and 25% in males. The presence of familial cases of HBsAg positive (OR = 4.54, p = 0.006), the endoscopic procedure (OR = 6.54, p = 0.000) and tattooing (OR = 20, p = 0.000) were found to be the transmission risk factors. A statistically significant relationship was found between the positivity of anti-HDV and advanced liver disease, cirrhosis (OR = 9. 16, p = 0.000). A significant correlation was found between the positivity of anti-HDV with diabetes (OR = 6.83, p = 0.000), obesity (OR = 4.19, p = 0.009) and viral suppression B (OR = 5.69, p = 0.003). Conclusion Our results show that HDV infection is low in Algeria. Research for total anti-HDV should be part of the initial assessment of patient care with viral hepatitis B as well as the prevalence of other viruses (hepatitis C [HCV] and HIV). A multicentre study should be carried out to know the importance of HDV infection and identify the risk groups.
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- Abdelkader Gasmi
- Division of Infectious Diseases Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbes Setif, Setif, Algeria
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- Division of Infectious Diseases Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbes Setif, Setif, Algeria
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- Division of Infectious Diseases Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbes Setif, Setif, Algeria
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- Division of Infectious Diseases Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbes Setif, Setif, Algeria
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- Division of Infectious Diseases Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbes Setif, Setif, Algeria
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- Division of Infectious Diseases Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbes Setif, Setif, Algeria
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- Division of Infectious Diseases Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbes Setif, Setif, Algeria
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- Division of Epidemiology Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbes Setif, Setif, Algeria
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- Division of Microbiology Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbes Setif, Setif, Algeria
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- Division of Infectious Diseases Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University Ferhat Abbes Setif, Setif, Algeria
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Guenifi W, Boukhrissa H, Gasmi A, Rais M, Ouyahia A, Hachani A, Diab N, Mechakra S, Lacheheb A. Thromboses veineuses cérébrales au cours de la méningo-encéphalite tuberculeuse. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 41:210-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmv.2016.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2015] [Accepted: 02/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Rais M, Ouyahia A, Guenifi W, Gasmi A, Mechakra S, Lacheheb A. Cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma in HIV exceptional case in Algeria. BMC Infect Dis 2014. [PMCID: PMC4220948 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-14-s2-p51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Ouyahia A, Rais M, Gasmi A, Mechakra S, Lacheheb A. Reducing mother to child HIV transmission: a successful experience. BMC Infect Dis 2014. [PMCID: PMC4220914 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-14-s2-p35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Ouyahia A, Rais M, Gasmi A, Mechakra S, Lacheheb A. Epidemiological and clinical aspects of paediatric HIV infections in Setif (Algeria). BMC Infect Dis 2014. [PMCID: PMC4220882 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-14-s2-p14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Ouyahia A, Rais M, Gasmi A, Guenifi W, Mechakra S, Lacheheb A. Spectrums of opportunistic infections in HIV-Infected patients in referral hospital of Setif (Algeria). BMC Infect Dis 2014. [PMCID: PMC4220946 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-14-s2-p50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Guenifi W, Rais M, Gasmi A, Ouyahia A, Boukhrissa H, Mechakra S, Houari M, Nouasria B, Lacheheb A. [Neurobrucellosis: description of 5 cases in Setif Hospital, Algeria]. Med Trop (Mars) 2010; 70:309-310. [PMID: 20734609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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PURPOSE Brucellosis is a major ubiquitous zoonosis transmitted from livestock to humans. It is a public health problem in developing countries. Between 2003 and 2005, the incidence of brucellosis in Algeria showed a 181% increase from 8.79 to 24.71. Between 2005 and 2007, the incidence remained almost stable. The estimated mean incidence of neurobrucellosis is 4% with clinical manifestations that are variable and often multi-focal in the same patient. The purpose of this retrospective study is to describe 5 cases of neurobrucellosis managed in our department between 2001 and 2007. MATERIALS AND METHODS It was a retrospective study 5 patients. There were 2 women and 3 men with a mean age of 20 years. RESULTS Neurological involvement occurred immediately in all patients. Clinical manifestations were variable with meningoencephalitis in 2, meningoencephalitis associated with a polyperipheral neuropathy in 1, meningomyeloradiculitis in 1, and acute diffuse encephalitis in 1. Definitive diagnosis was based on isolation of bacteria from a blood specimen in 1 case and detection of antibodies in blood and cerebrospinal fluid in 4. All patients were treated using a combination of 3 of the following 4 drugs: doxycycline, rifampicine, cotrimoxazole and aminoside. Treatment was associated with corticosteroid therapy in 3 cases. DISCUSSION Neurobrucellosis can affect any part of the nervous system and can mimic any neurological disease. Early detection and treatment is the only predictor of favorable outcome of neurobrucellosis, but there is no standardized treatment protocol. Neurobrucellosis should be included in differential diagnosis for any patient presenting central or peripheral neurological manifestations especially in endemic zones.
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Ouyahia A, Rais M, Gasmi A, Guenifi W, Mechakra S, Lacheheb A. HIV/AIDS epidemic features and trends in setif city (Algeria) from 1986 to 2009. Retrovirology 2010. [PMCID: PMC3315915 DOI: 10.1186/1742-4690-7-s1-p99] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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