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Chronic Epidemic Encephalitis

Chronic Epidemic Encephalitis

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Medical Reference

ISBN10: 1025552679
ISBN13: 9781025552675
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.48
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Chronic Epidemic Encephalitis is a seminal clinical study by the renowned Danish neurologist August Wimmer, offering an in-depth exploration of the long-term effects of encephalitis lethargica. Written during a period when the world was grappling with the mysterious sleepy sickness epidemic that followed World War I, this work provides a meticulous examination of the neurological and psychiatric sequelae of the disease.

Wimmer focuses on the chronic phase of the illness, detailing the diverse clinical manifestations ranging from parkinsonian symptoms to profound personality changes and behavioral disturbances. Through rigorous clinical observation, the author maps the progression of the disorder, contributing significantly to the early 20th-century understanding of neurobiology and the intersection of physical brain damage and mental health.

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