title: [Pneumococcal cellulitis].
abstract: Streptococcus pneumoniae as a cause of cellulitis is rarely reported in children and adults. We report on an infant with facial cellulitis due to pneumococci and review already described cases since 1975. The main features of this infection, underlying diseases and problems of diagnostics and therapy are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Kinderklinik des Bereiches Medizin der Universität Leipzig.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kassa
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Handrick
authors.forename: F B
authors.initials: FB
authors.lastname: Spencker
mesh_terms: D000667:Ampicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002610:Cheek / Q000382:microbiology; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011008:Pneumococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000667:Ampicillin
vernacular_title: Beitrag zur Pneumokokken-Cellulitis.