Low incidence of a Nonmannitol Shigella Flexneri 4 (Phase B) isolated from suspect cases of bacillary dysentery (Shigella Manilae)

1. A total of 17 strains of nonmannitol Shigella paradysenteriae (Sh. flexneri 4) were isolated from 1948 to 19612. One particular patient with symptoms of bacillary dysentery yielded four strains that were invariably mannitol negative and xylose fermenters, Sh. flexneri 43. Bacterial cultures, 55-1725 and 55-1900 which came from on individual case were at phase B variation. Antisera prepared by antigen 55-1725 or its equivalent and absorbed by Sh. variant Y may be useful for the identification of type or subtype organism belonging to Sh flexneri 44. Strain 55-1868 simulated serologically Sh. flexneri VIII (variant Y). (Summary)

Bacto-hemoglobin (DIFCO) agar used for the screening differentiation of pneumococci from streptococci

The procedure and methods of cultivating the throat swabbing obtained from patients in University of Santo Tomas Hospital is reported. Bacto-hemoglobin was used to facilitate the differentiation of alpha streptococcus from pneumococcus. The diagnostic characteristics of the following common bacteria in the oropharynx of sick persons are described: beta-streptococci, gamma streptococci, alpha streptococci, pneumococci, streptococcus fecalis, and hemolytic Micrococcus pyogenes

Sparganosis in Filipinos: with a review of reported cases in the Philippines

An additional case of sparganosis in the Philippines is presented, with a brief review of the pathogenesis and a resume of the other cases so far reported in this country. (Summary)

A clinico pathological survey of escherichia coli infections in children

Forty-six children admitted into the Nursery and Pediatric Wards of the Free Clinics of the Santo Tomas University Hospital from March 1 to December 31, 1960 were found to have had different forms of Escherichia coli infections An epidemic of Escherichia coli enterocolitis in the newborn caused by serotype 055:B5 was reviewed. The clinical manifestations of this form of enterocolitis as seen in the newborn was compared with that seen in older infants. The occurence of more serious fluid and electrolyte disturbances and fever in older infants was brought outSummaries of the clinical and laboratory findings in pneumonias and urinary tract infection due to serotypes of Escherichia coli were presented A statistical review of the frequency of demonstrating the different serotypes of Escherichia coli was made The occurence of interstitial bronchopneumonia with hemorrhages in the lungs and other organs and of lymphoid hyperplasia and catarrhal changes in the instestines are the more important anatomical changes seen in deaths attributed to Escherichia coli infections. (Summary)

Low incidence of a non-mannitol shigella flexneri 4 (Phase B) isolated from suspect cases of bacillary dysentery (shigella manilae)

A total of 17 strains of nonmannitol Shigella paradysenteriae (Sh. flexneri 4) were isolated fom 1948 to 1961One particular patient with symptoms of bacillary dysentery yielded four strains that were invariably mannitol negative and xylose fermenters, Sh. flexneri 4Bacterial cultures, 55-1725 and 55-1900 which came from an andividual case were at phase B variation. Antisera prepared by antigen 55-1725 or its equivalent and absorbed by Sh. variant Y may be useful for the identification of type or subtype organism belonging to Sh. flexneri 4Strain 55-1868 simulated serologically Sh. flexneri VIII (variant Y). (Summary)