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The experience here described was gained during the summer of 1960 at Korle Bu Hospital, Accra, while Dr. Thomas was a senior in medical school. The husband and wife team was supported by a Smith, Kline and French Foreign Fellowship administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges.
The authors are deeply grateful to Dr. D. W. Harrison's many professional friends and the Ghanaian people for cooperation and innumerable courtesies.