ACUTE HAEMATOGENOUS OSTEITIS IN CHILDHOOD

Abstract

1 . Two hundred and twelve cases of acute haematogenous osteitis treated between 1936 and 1950 have been reviewed. 2. The cases are described in three groups: Group I—Seventy-five cases treated before the introduction of effective chemotherapy; Group II—Fifty-five cases treated with sulphathiazole and Group III—Eighty-two cases treated with penicillin. 3. The problems of penicillin therapy are discussed.