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Meningitis

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = Inflammation of the coverings of the brain and/or spinal cord, which consist of the PIA MATER; ARACHNOID; and DURA MATER. Infections (viral, bacterial, and fungal) are the most common causes of this condition, but subarachnoid hemorrhage ( HEMORRHAGES, SUBARACHNOID), chemical irritation (chemical MENINGITIS), granulomatous conditions, neoplastic conditions ( CARCINOMATOUS MENINGITIS), and other inflammatory conditions may produce this syndrome. ,Created For = LHSA-Dott

Found in 505 Collections and/or Records:

PR3.1854, 1945

 Item
Identifier: LHB40 CC/2/PR3.1854
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and charts relating to male soldier from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 24 at first examination in 1945. Conditions mentioned include: chronic backache and right-sided sciatica due to prolapsed intervertebral disc; and meningitis. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1945

PR3.1913, 1945

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Identifier: LHB40 CC/2/PR3.1913
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and correspondence relating to male soldier from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 21 at first examination in 1945. Conditions mentioned include: concussional head injuries; compound fracture of right frontal region; post-operative meningitis; and post-concussional syndrome. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1945

PR3.2014, 1946

 Item
Identifier: LHB40 CC/2/PR3.2014
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and correspondence relating to male soldier from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 23 at first examination in 1946. Conditions mentioned include: chronic meningitis of unknown aetiology; headaches; neck rigidity; and backache. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1946

PR3.2154, 1947-1948

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Identifier: LHB40 CC/2/PR3.2154
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and correspondence relating to male sailor from outside Great Britain aged 39 at first examination in 1947. Conditions mentioned include: encephalitis; meningitis; severe headache; and complete amnesia. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1947-1948

PR4.1049, 1937-1938

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.1049
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and correspondence relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 1 at first examination in 1937. Conditions mentioned include: hydrocephalus; meningitis; spasticity of legs; and obesity. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1937-1938

PR4.1219, 1937-1938

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.1219
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, notes and typed case summary relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 36 at first examination in 1938. Conditions mentioned include: meningitis; neck stiffness; convulsions; and low back pain. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1937-1938

PR4.1276, 1937

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.1276
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and correspondence relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 13 at first examination in 1937. Conditions mentioned include: post-meningitis hydrocephalus; imbalance; vomiting; and neck rigidity. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1937

PR4.1311, 1938

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.1311
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, notes and correspondence relating to male patient from Great Britain (excluding Scotland) aged 3 at first examination in 1938. Conditions mentioned include: hydrocephalus; intracranial infection; and ?subacute meningitis. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1938

PR4.1408, 1939-1941

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.1408
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and correspondence relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 4 at first examination in 1939. Conditions mentioned include: post-meningitic hydrocephalus; slurred speech; back pain; and spasticity. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1939-1941

PR4.1492, 1939

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.1492
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary relating to female patient from outside Great Britain aged 19 at first examination in 1939. Conditions mentioned include: ?meningitis; neck rigidity; head injury; and paraesthesiae in arm. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1939