Abstract:A non-purulent inflammation of the meninges was already recognized forty years ago, when Quincke [1] first described a number of cases which he called " meningitis serosa." His group was widespread and associated with all manner of toxic illness, including typhoid, pneumonia, nephritis and disorders of pregnancy. Even continual mental strain and over-indulgence in alcohol were thought to be possible causes. In the present-day medical literature Quincke's conception has been somewhat mbdified. The type of serou… Show more
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