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Woolwich 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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ENCEPHALITIS LETHARGICA.
Eight cases were notified during the year. The ultimate
diagnosis of each case is set out in Table No. 53 below. All
the cases, except one, were admitted to hospital. In 1927
there were six cases notified.
TABLE No. 53.
| Date. Notified. | Sex. | Age. | Ultimate Diagnosis. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/ 3/28 | M. | 24 | Encephalitis Lethargica | - |
| 3/ 5/28 | M. | 7 | No obvious disease | - |
| 12/ 8/28 | M. | 24 | Tumour of Brain | Died. |
| 31/ 8/28 | M. | 3 | Encephalitis Lethargica | Died. |
| 26/10/28 | F. | 31 | Encephalitis Lethargica | Died. |
| 29/11/28 | F. | 9 | Encephalitis Lethargica | — |
| 6/12/28 | M. | 25 | Encephalitis Lethargica | — |
| 24/12/28 | M. | 53 | Encephalitis Lethargica | Died. |
CEREBROSPINAL MENINGITIS.
Three cases were notified during the year. The ultimate
diagnosis of each case is set out in the following Table. All
the cases received hospital treatment.
TABLE No. 54.
| Date Notified. | Sex. | Age. | Ultimate Diagnosis. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/ 2/28 | M. | 1 | Lobar Pneumonia | - |
| 14/ 3/28 | M. | 1¼ | Cerebrospinal Meningitis | Died. |
| 16/ 3/28 | F. | 2 | Measles | - |