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Malignant External Otitis And Mastoiditis Associated With An Igg4 Subclass Deficiency In A Child., Ricardo Castro, Md, Norman Robinson, Md, Joel Klein, Md, William Geimeier, Md Dec 1990

Malignant External Otitis And Mastoiditis Associated With An Igg4 Subclass Deficiency In A Child., Ricardo Castro, Md, Norman Robinson, Md, Joel Klein, Md, William Geimeier, Md

Department of Pediatrics Faculty Papers

We have presented the first child in Delaware with malignant external otitis associated with IgG4 deficiency. Our patient needed three courses of intravenous antibiotics and twice required mastoidectomy, but has recovered completely following the restoration of the natural barrier between the internal and external ear, using a fascial graft from the large temporalis muscle. Some hearing deficit remains.


Recurrent/Persistent Pneumonia In A 3 1/2-Year-Old-Girl Due To Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome., Ricardo Castro, Md, Joel Klein, Md, Rajeswary Padmalingam, Md, Stephen C. Eppes, Md Sep 1989

Recurrent/Persistent Pneumonia In A 3 1/2-Year-Old-Girl Due To Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome., Ricardo Castro, Md, Joel Klein, Md, Rajeswary Padmalingam, Md, Stephen C. Eppes, Md

Department of Pediatrics Faculty Papers

The following is the report of the first case of a Delaware born child who developed AIDS, born from a mother who was not in a high risk camp.


Animal Bite Infections., Joel D. Klein, Md Jan 1989

Animal Bite Infections., Joel D. Klein, Md

Department of Pediatrics Faculty Papers

Animal bites have become alarmingly common and may represent a quiet epidemic. It is estimated that between 1 and 3.5 million animal bites occur annually in the United States. The highest incidence has consistently been in 5-to-14-year-old schoolchildren, who have greater contact with animals, especially house pets, on a daily basis. This article discusses the epidemiology, microbiology, clinical findings and management of animal bites infections.