Acute anterior poliomyelitis in adults: a clinical study of the acute stage with reference to differential diagnosis, and treatment with penicillin
dc.contributor.author
Scott, Ian Murray
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2019-02-15T14:20:46Z
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2019-02-15T14:20:46Z
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1945
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dc.description.abstract
Sixteen cases of acute anterior poliomyelitis in
young fit adults are described.
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The differential diagnosis is discussed, taking
into consideration cases of other diseases whom I have
had under my care.
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dc.description.abstract
The relative value of various symptoms and signs
is discussed.
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Conclusions are drawn as to the value of signs
with regard to immediate prognosis.
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The use of penicillin in the treatment of twelve
cases is described.
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In these cases, penicillin was of no value.
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Sodium penicillin, when injected intrathecally,
was not devoid of irritant effects.
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http://hdl.handle.net/1842/33857
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The University of Edinburgh
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Annexe Thesis Digitisation Project 2019 Block 22
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dc.title
Acute anterior poliomyelitis in adults: a clinical study of the acute stage with reference to differential diagnosis, and treatment with penicillin
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dc.type
Thesis or Dissertation
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dc.type.qualificationlevel
Doctoral
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dc.type.qualificationname
MD Doctor of Medicine
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