Adrenocortical Function in Chronic Malnutrition.

change in the relative incidence of meningococcal and influenzal infections during the period of the survey. Presenting symptoms and signs are discussed, and the frequency of the combination of fever, irritability, and vomiting is noted. The high incidence of fits is stressed. Cerebrospinal fluid abnormalities are discussed. A basic plan of treatment has been evolved, with modifications according to the bacteriological findings. All of these points are considered separately for neonatal meningitis and the diagnostic difficulties are discussed. We would like to acknowledge the contribution of the medical and nursing staffs of Sunderland Children's Hospital and the Havelock Infectious Diseases Hospital, Sunderland, in the care of these cases. We thank Mrs. B. D. Eldridge for secretarial assistance.