A viral infection of the mind? The curious case of encephalitis lethargica

By Paul Foley, Neuroscience Research Australia

Encephalitis lethargica, an infectious disorder that only once appeared in epidemic form (1916-1926), is largely forgotten now. But this curious illness provided significant insights into brain function…

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