"In several instances which have come to our attention, patients with multiple sclerosis have been treated by methods believed useful in brucellosis. A further investigation of a possible relation between these two diseases seemed desirable." "In several instances which have come to our attention, patients with multiple sclerosis have been treated by methods believed useful in brucellosis. A further investigation of a possible relation between these two diseases seemed desirable."

CHECK OUT THE DATE - 1950 - yes 63 years ago!

"In several instances which have come to our attention, patients with multiple sclerosis have been treated by methods believed useful in brucellosis. A further investigation of a possible relation between these two diseases seemed desirable."

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A relation between brucellosis and multiple sclerosis has recently been postulated by Kyger and Haden.1 They reported a high incidence of cutaneous sensitivity to Brucella antigens in patients with the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. In 118 patients, results of intradermal tests with killed