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W Handrick

Publications and source records attributed to W Handrick.

At least 163 records · Page 9Linked to original sources
PubMed1975

[On a case of purulent pericarditis in a young child caused by mycobacterium rhodochrous].

M. rhodochrous was cultivated from the blood of a 2 1/2 year-old child with purulent pericarditis and is regarded as the causative agent. The process was successfully treated by chemotherapy and surgical measures. The problems of bacteriological diagnostics are discussed in detail with particular reference to the taxonomical differentiation of these agents and the treatment of their infections.

Ampicillin↗
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[Ultrasonically-guided percutaneous puncture and drainage of a splenic abscess caused by Salmonella heidelberg in a child].

In a boy aged 9 years and 11 months pain developed in the left upper abdomen following Salmonella enteritis infection. Purulent splenitis was diagnosed by sonography. Ultrasonically guided percutaneous puncture and drainage, and appropriate chemotherapy led to a marked improvement in the clinical picture and finally to complication-free remission. In a review of the literature the problems associated with purulent splenitis and the possibility of treating it by percutaneous puncture are pointed out. Purulent splenitis should be considered in all patients with temperatures and unexplained abdominal pain.

Abdominal Pain↗
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[Recurrent subacute endocarditis caused by Streptococcus mutans in a child].

Bacterial endocarditis belongs to the rare diseases in childhood. It occurs usually as a single episode and almost exclusively in children with congenital heart disease. In recent years, however, an increased number of renewed endocarditis after the first episode were reported, especially in drug addicts. We present a case of renewed subacute infective endocarditis 3 years and 9 months after complete recovery from the first one. Furthermore, using the available literatures, the role of risk factors, the change in spectrum of the infecting organisms, the diagnostic and therapeutic approach in cases with renewed infection are discussed.

Bacteremia↗
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[BCG-vaccination in neonates as a cause of osteomyelitis--an argument against BCG-vaccination?].

BCG-osteomyelitis is a rare complication of BCG-vaccination. By means of a case report clinical and immunological findings are discussed. Contrary to the undramatic clinical symptoms the x-ray showed pronounced osteolytic lesions in the sternum. The bacteriological examination demonstrated mycobacteria of BCG-type. Immunological investigations presented normal humoral and cellular immunity. The therapy (curettage, antituberculous drugs) was effective. In spite of this complication the BCG-vaccination is furthermore recommended.

BCG Vaccine↗