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J E Prescott

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PubMed1985

Studies on the sero-epidemiology of endemic diseases in Libya, IV. Malaria.

Indirect fluorescent antibody studies were conducted in order to determine possible risk to Libyan communities of malaria, particularly relapsing forms, as a direct result of the presence of large teams of immigrant labour. Two groups of Indians (100 and 81) indicated past exposure to relapsing malaria, measured by Plasmodium fieldi antigen, in the range 42.0-44.0%, to recent/heavy relapsing infection (12.4-19.0%) and to recent/heavy P. falciparum infection (2.5-4.0%). A non-Asian group (149) indicated 8.7, 3.4 and 2.0%, respectively. A group of native schoolboys (106) indicated a total lack of antibodies to any form of malaria. The prospect of the re-establishment of malaria transmission following successful control throughout 20 years past is considered on this basis.

Adult↗
PubMed1984

Studies on the sero-epidemiology of endemic diseases in Libya. II. Rubella.

No epidemiological information concerning the prevalence of rubella previously existed in Libya, thus precluding policy decisions in respect of possible immunization programme options. A random serological survey of school children, using the single-radial haemolysis-test, gave the following IgG positive rates. In Benghazi, 621 subjects yielded 58.8% at six years, the point of entry to the school system, rising to 78.3% at 12 years; in Gharian, 188 subjects yielded 61.1% at six years rising to 89.3% at 12 years. An additional random group of 70 Benghazi children, bled annually for four years, yielded positive rates of 55.7% at six years rising to 78.6% at nine years.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1983

Polyarteritis nodosa presenting as seizures.

A case of polyarteritis nodosa presenting in the emergency department as grand mal seizures is reported. Seizure as a presenting feature of polyarteritis nodosa is unusual. The nature of the patient's signs and symptoms led to the diagnosis of polyarteritis nodosa, which was supported by arteriography. Therapy with high-dose corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide resulted in rapid improvement. Standard anticonvulsant therapy proved efficacious during the initial treatment of the patient's seizures. The patient died three months later at another facility. Cause of death as determined at autopsy was polyarteritis nodosa.

Adult↗
PubMed1983

Studies on the sero-epidemiology of endemic diseases in Libya. I. Echinococcosis in Libya.

In Libya traditional animal husbandry and the practice of domestic slaughter of food animals contribute to the maintenance of the Echinococcus cycle. The cost of echinococcosis is high and may significantly affect the national economy. This study, employing the ELISA test, has indicated an approximately 10% infection rate in children and young adults from the environs of Benghazi, no difference being apparent between rural and urban dwellers. The prevalence of the infection should be determined in both animals and man and possible disease inter-relationships investigated. Surveys are required in all alleged endemic areas and in sheep and camel breeding areas. It is also necessary to determine the importance of foxes, hyaenas and jackals in transmission among other animals. A clinical trial is recommended to assess the value of mebendazole against Echinococcus cysts.

Adolescent↗
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Injuries related to logging: epidemiology, etiology and implications for prevention.

This article describes our study of 36 male patients who were brought to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown for treatment of non-fatal logging-related injuries. The type and severity of their injuries is described, as well as the host, vehicular/mechanical and environmental factors contributing to the injuries. The suggestions of the patients on how to prevent their injuries are compared to existing OSHA standards.

Accidents, Occupational↗