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Leyton 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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BOROUGH OF LEYTON.
S ummary of N otified C ases of A cute P oliomyelitis and P olio -E ncephalitis , 1947.
| No. | Date of Notification. | Sex. | Age. | Site of Initial Paralysis or Paresis. | Condition at end of year. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.3.47 | M | 13 | Both arms, trunk and both thighs. | Greatly improved. Abdominal muscles still weak. At school. |
| 2 | 12.7.47 | M | 10 | Weakness both legs. Diagnosis not confirmed. | Quite recovered. At school. |
| 3 | 20.7.47 | F | 17 | Paralysis left leg. | Much improved. Still wearing leg splint. At work. |
| 4 | 24.7.47 | M | 6 mths. | Paralysis left leg. | Much improved. Slight weakness muscles left foot. |
| 5 | 28.7.47 | M | 7 | Paresis left leg. | Complete recovery. At school. |
| 6 | 16.8.47 | F | 3 | Paralysis right upper arm. | Still in hospital. Paralysed. |
| 7 | 23.8.47 | F | 5 | Paralysis soft palate. | Complete recovery. |
| 8 | 27.8.47 | F | 24 | Paresis both arms and both legs. Diagnosis not confirmed. | At work. |
| 9 | 29.8.47 | M | 13 | Paresis palate and both legs. | Much improved. Removed from district. |
| 10 | 11.9.47 | F | 27 | Paralysis left arm and hand. | Still in hospital wearing splint. |
| 11 | 17.9.47 | F | 5 | Paralysis left leg. | Completely recovered. |
| 12 | 17.9.47 | M | 33 | Paralysis of head and trunk muscles. | Died on 26.9.47. |
| 13 | 3.10.47 | M | 1y. 4m. | Paresis left leg. | Much improved. |
| 14 | 14.8.47 | M | 11 | Paralysis right lower leg. | Improving very slowly. Wearing splint. |