[Orchitis and epididymitis caused by Salmonella cholerae suis in a premature infant].

It is reported on a premature infant who fell ill with an orchitis and epididymitis by Salmonella cholerae suis in the fourth week of life. The proof of the germs was carried out by means of two blood cultures as well as in the smear from the periorchium. The most important informations from literature concerning this subject are briefly reviewed.