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Diphtheritic Paralysis.

Diphtheritic Paralysis. — Dr. W. Rozenzweig, in Can. Practitioner, reports four cases of paralysis of the soft palate after diphtheria, occurring in children of from 6 to 12 years old, in which a rapid cure was effected by the hypodermic use of strychnine. The doses were from 2 to 4½ ♏ of a 1 per cent, solution, and were injected into the neck. In one case remarkable improvement was produced by the first injection, and in another a complete cure was obtained by three daily injections. In none of them was treatment required beyond a week. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

Diphtheritic Paralysis.

JAMA , Volume XVIII (22) – May 28, 1892

Diphtheritic Paralysis.

Abstract


— Dr. W. Rozenzweig, in Can. Practitioner, reports four cases of paralysis of the soft palate after diphtheria, occurring in children of from 6 to 12 years old, in which a rapid cure was effected by the hypodermic use of strychnine. The doses were from 2 to 4½ ♏ of a 1 per cent, solution, and were injected into the neck. In one case remarkable improvement was produced by the first injection, and in another a complete cure was obtained by three daily injections. In...
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American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1892 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
ISSN
0098-7484
eISSN
1538-3598
DOI
10.1001/jama.1892.02411260026008
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Abstract

— Dr. W. Rozenzweig, in Can. Practitioner, reports four cases of paralysis of the soft palate after diphtheria, occurring in children of from 6 to 12 years old, in which a rapid cure was effected by the hypodermic use of strychnine. The doses were from 2 to 4½ ♏ of a 1 per cent, solution, and were injected into the neck. In one case remarkable improvement was produced by the first injection, and in another a complete cure was obtained by three daily injections. In none of them was treatment required beyond a week.

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Published: May 28, 1892

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