encephalitis lethargica

an epidemic form of encephalitis that was observed globally between 1915 and 1926 and believed to be of viral origin (it appeared following an influenza pandemic of 1914–1918). Symptoms include pathological sleepiness and drowsiness, apathy, and ocular paralysis. Also called Economo’s disease; von Economo’s disease.

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May 9th 2024

motor test

any test designed to measure motor skills, ranging from gross motor to fine motor manipulation.