STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS MENINGITIS SUCCESSFULLY TREATED WITH SULFATHIAZOLE

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Staphylococcus aureus meningitis is an unusual type to occur in childhood, but when it does occur the mortality rate is high. In the few cases reported in the literature in which recovery has occurred, various methods of treatment had been employed. Since a new drug was used in the treatment of this case, it seems desirable to report it. Norman M., aged 20 months, had no history of previous illnesses except for a furuncle on the upper lip several months before the present illness. The furuncle drained and healed, leaving a swelling the size of a small pea. Subsequent injury due to a fall causing a swelling about the lip and nose may have been the exciting cause of the present illness. A week following this slight injury on Feb. 18, 1940, the child became acutely ill with abdominal pain and distention and high fever. This was followed by drowsiness,

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