the cause of which was unknown. He advised a spinal puncture. The fluid came out under great pressure, was clear, contained no cells, no increase in globulin, and gave a negative Wassermann reaction. Within two hours' time the child was quiet, fast asleep, and the temperature was nearly normal. All symptoms apparently had disappeared, the child could move both legs and arms, and the edema*was decreasing. Within two days' time the child apparently was well, and went home. Since then it has been free from a recurrence
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