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illness; was weaned at 7 months, and previously was
only partly breast-fed; three days before present illness
she fell off a chair, without any obvious bruise
or after effect, and appeared quite well till the morning
of Monday, 15th September, when she had persistent
screaming attacks; on the 16th she slept all
day and all night, and was "jumpy" in her sleep;
took very little nourishment; she had previously been
walking for 6 months, and was quite strong on her
legs, but on 17th September she dragged her right
leg, and when she fell could not get up by herself.
On 24th September she was taken to St. Mary's Hospital,
Plaistow, and remained in much the same condition
till the 28th, since when she has steadily improved,
and on October 5th was able to walk alone,
but has difficulty in rising from the ground. She
suffered no pain in the leg except when it was rubbed,
and at the time of visit on the day the notification
certificate was received (October 10th), apart from
the fact that the right leg appeared colder to the
touch than the left, there was no obvious difference
between the two legs, except that a slight dragging
of the right leg was occasionally observable. The
child suffered from cough for some days after September
22nd, requiring treatment, but no nasal discharge
occurred. She has not lately been away from home
or attended any crowded place. Disinfection was
offered, but refused. No children attended school.
Case 7.—C. G., aged 2 years, of Redriff Road. Family history
good, father, mother, and two other children (5
and 4 months respectively) alive and well. Past
history: No illness prior to this attack; was breastfed
to 10 months, and enjoyed good health till about
September 4th, 1913, when he had a slight attack of