The Sequelae of Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis

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Abstract
WHEN cases of eastern equine encephalomyelitis occurred among human beings in Massachusetts in 1938, it was noted that profound damage to the central nervous system led to marked sequelae. To determine whether these changes are permanent and progressive or whether improvement can be expected, all the survivors who could be located were reinvestigated. The purpose of this paper is to report the present condition of these survivors.Since several years have elapsed since the outbreak, a few facts regarding it are given for the information of those not familiar with the previous papers.Review of Outbreak Epidemiology In July, 1938, . . .