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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—continued.
| Sex. | Age. | Date notified. | Whether fatal, if so, date of dea th. | 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. | 20 | 13 June | No | Twitching of facial muscles, right arm and right leg with spasticity. Answers questions sensibly. Has had 6 attacks since admission to St. Luke's Hospital. Attacks less severe recently. | Yes. | Attending as out-patient at Maida Vale Hospital. Improving. |
| M. | 52 | 21 May | 19/5/24 | __ | Yes. | __ |
| F. | 55 | 10 July | 22/7/24 | __ | Yes. | __ |
| F. | 9 | 9 Sept | No | Headaches and nervous twitchings of the muscles. Very drowsy. | Yes. | Received treatment at M.A.B. Hospital. Sent by I.C.A.A. to Broadstairs. Much improved and returned to school. |
| M. | 29 | 3 Oct. | 21/9/24 | __ | Yes. | __ |
| F. | 59 | 31 Oct. | __ | In St. Luke's Hospital and in M.A.B. Headache; divergent squint; marked lethargy; incontinence of urine, etc. | Yes. | Died at Home, 13/4/25. |