Central African Journal of Medicine - Volume 11, Issue 6, June 1965

A fatal case of pulmonary aspergillosis with secondary pulmonary arterial thrombosis is reported in a white South African farmer.

The paper discusses the incidence of hookworm in S. Rhodesia and reviews some of their effects on man. A brief account is given of the species at present known or believed to infest man, and details are included of the species of the family Ancylostomatidae recorded from S. Rhodesia, i.e., Ancylostoma duodenale, A. braziliense, A. caninum, Necator american us and Bunostomum phlebotomum.

Fifty fully investigated cases of epilepsy are analysed. The E.E.G. is outstandingly the most significant investigation. The dominant E.E.G. abnormality is slow rhythms and sharp waves.

Two further examples of severe phenindione sensitivity reactions are reported. As other oral anticoagulants are available that are equally effective and safer, it is suggested that the use of phenindione be discontinued and that it be replaced by coumarin derivatives, e.g., warfarin sodium.

Report on a suvery of the incidence of goitre amongst African juveniles.