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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
Heston and Isleworth 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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69
ENCEPHALITIS
LETHARGICA.
Twenty-two cases of this disease were notified, some of which
really arose in 1925, but were notified in the early part of 1926.
The notes of the cases notified in 1926, (beginning with Caseserial
No. 58), are as follows.
Case No. 58. (First case—year 1926).
F. 17. Onset 10/10/25.
For 7 days previous to being seen by the doctor, and more particularly
during the last 3 days had been frightened to enter bedroom
at night, and was afraid to go to sleep. Otherwise quite
alright.
19th October—Headache. Feverish. Anorexia.
26th October—Not been sleeping at night, very sleepy in daytime.
Still frightened to go into room. Headache over both eyes
into temples. Was sick the previous night. Retching for 3 days.
No appetite. Nystagmus R ,& L.
Pulse 80. Temp. 99 degrees. No giddiness.