AN EPIDEMIC DUE TO THE MALASSEZ AND VIGNAL BACILLUS

Abstract

From a diagnostic point of view, serology and skin tests, permitted identification of the Malassez and Vignal bacillus in six reported observations. The antibody titer found in these patients although weak were significant. The skin hypersensivity test was specific. From the clinical view point, these 6 observations show the extreme polymorphism of the infection by the Malassez and Vignal bacillus. They also show the absence of boundaries between the localized forms (mesenteric or iliac) and the generalized forms.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1965
Accession Number
AD0838931

Entities

People

  • Henri H. Mollaret
  • P. Berthon

Organizations

  • United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Blood
  • Blood Counts
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Cells
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Granulocytes
  • Health Services
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Infection
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pain
  • Serodiagnosis
  • Skin Diseases
  • Wound Infections

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Criminal Law
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Regression Analysis.