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A Case of Tuberculous Hepatitis and its Biological Reactions

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A Case of Tuberculous Hepatitis and its Biological Reactions
CHOREMIS, C.V. NINIOS, N.
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Επιστημονική δημοσίευση - Άρθρο Περιοδικού (EL)
Scientific publication - Journal Article (EN)
1949
A 14‐year old boy the syniptoms of whose disease suggested an acute liver abscess. Laparotoniy was therefore performed. Macroscopic examiuation as well as biopsy proved dissemiiiated tuberculosis of the liver. Tlie following are some interesting points from the examination of this case: 1. A positive blood culture for Koch's bacillus. 2. Negative tuberculin reaction even in a potency of 1:100. It was only after streptomycin treatment that a positive reaction was obtained, but still it wm not a strong positive reaction (++). 3. Tlie high sedimentation rate of erythrocytes. Certain points of view are given about the iniportance of the progress of these biological findings. This case was treated with streptomycin. The total dosage administered was 45 grams. As a result the patient's temperature dropped and his liver symptoms were relieved. The patient's condition has since been normal to the present time. Copyright © 1949, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved (EN)
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