[Strongyloidiasis: current incidence in the Dakar pediatric environment].

The authors have conducted from November 20th 1992 to May 26th 1993 a study about the incidence of Strongyloidiasis in two pediatric units in Dakar. Direct examination followed by Lee and Baerman's concentration technic both applied to 610 stool specimen, have shown that 26.6% of children were carrying parasites. 9 cases of strongyloidiasis have been shown the incidence was 1.4%. These cases represent 5.5% and ranks at fifth position among intestinal parasitic diseases. They all come from suburbs of Dakar. Malignant forms could be easily detected among children suffering a secondary immune deficiency due to malnutrition, or corticotherapy.