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Hospital, where a lumbar puncture was made, the result
of which confirmed the diagnosis. The child died on
March 12th, and a post-mortem examination revealed
thick pus at the base of the brain and much fluid in the
ventricles.
The second case was that of a boy, aged nine years,
of Old Bethnal Green Road; he was notified on
August 23rd, admitted to the London Hospital on
September 2nd, and died on the 8th. A lumbar puncture
was made prior to death with a negative result, and a
post-mortem examination demonstrated the fact that
the case was really one of tuberculous disease. Death
was certified to be due to Tuberculous Meningitis and
General Disseminated Tuberculosis.
ACUTE POLIO-MYELITIS.
Seven cases of this disease were notified during the
year, the following being a summary of the notes :—
(1) A boy, aged eighteen months, of Quinn's
Square, who was under treatment at the Tottenham
General Hospital; no history of the case can be given,
as the Medical Officer of the Hospital refused to give
particulars without payment of a fee. The home of
the patient was in fair condition and no animals were
kept; the patient was one of four children who appeared
to be without proper care, as the mother had deserted
the family and the father was engaged on night work.
The child ultimately recovered.
(2) A girl, aged eighteen months, of Chester Street,
under treatment at the London Hospital, was notified
on June 8th. The symptoms included paralysis of face,