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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Chelsea 1923
Annual report for 1924 of the Medical Officer of Health
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Encephalitis Lethargica.
Fourteen cases of this disease were notified during 1924. A short summary of the cases is given below:—
| Sex. | Age. | Date notified. | Whether fatal, if so, date of death. | Subsequent progress, i.e., whether recovery complete or partial. | If regarded as a genuine case of E. L. | Later report at end of March, 1925. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. | 50 | 21 Jan. | 2/2/24 | - | Death return. Acute Enceph. Leth.,19days. No p.m. | - |
| M. | 10 | 18 Mar. | No | Lethargy still marked at times; speech slow and indistinct. Pt. bites tongue which causes ulcers. Sensible to talk to; no paralysis; awaiting admission to Convalescent Home. | Yes. | Received treatment in St. Luke's Hospital. No improvement. At present at Darenth. |
| M. | 22 | 17 April | No | In good health, and works full time. Occasional headaches and eyes easily over-strained. | Yes. | - |
| M. | 54 | 20 April | No | Quite well; works as usual as Commissionaire. Noises may set up headaches. | Yes. | - |