Limb infections in infancy presenting with pseudoparalysis

Three cases of pseudoparalysis in infancy are reported in which the appearance of localized infection in the affected limb was delayed for a variable period after the onset of pseudoparalysis. Blood cultures on admission in all cases were positive, and bacteraemia due to the three organisms isolated...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Archives of disease in childhood 1975-12, Vol.50 (12), p.953-955
1. Verfasser:	Yuille, T D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Ampicillin - therapeutic use Arm Bacterial Infections - complications Bacterial Infections - drug therapy Bacteroides Infections - complications Extremities Female Haemophilus Infections - complications Humans Infant Leg Male Paralysis - etiology Pneumococcal Infections - complications
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Zusammenfassung:	Three cases of pseudoparalysis in infancy are reported in which the appearance of localized infection in the affected limb was delayed for a variable period after the onset of pseudoparalysis. Blood cultures on admission in all cases were positive, and bacteraemia due to the three organisms isolated is discussed.
ISSN:	0003-9888 1468-2044
DOI:	10.1136/adc.50.12.953