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CHRONIC POST-ENCEPHALITIS IN JUVENILE DELINQUENTS

Published Online:https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.91.4.843

The results of a study of boys with chronic post-encephalitis who found their way into an institution for juvenile delinquents are given. The literature was reviewed and correlations were made with the author's case material. The subject was discussed under the headings of diagnosis, change of behavior, impairment of mentality, deterioration of mentality, school work, forensic responsibility and treatment. Case histories of 10 boys are appended.

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