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After-care of Cases of Diphtheria and Scarlet lever.— In continuation of
last year's work, all children who have returned from hospital after diphtheria
and scarlet fever have been visited by the women sanitary inspectors within
about three months of their discharge. Those needing further treatment have
been dealt with through existing facilities.
The details of the work done are set out below:—
Diphtheria.
Cases notified, less revisions of diagnosis and deaths 309
Children visited for after-care 199
Children who appeared to have recovered satisfactorily
141
Children who required treatment 58
Of the 58 cases needing further treatment, 17 were treated at the St.
Pancras Dispensary, 14 at hospitals (one afterwards going to a convalescent
home), 11 by private doctors, and 11 others were taken away for
convalescence.
In 51 cases the visitors obtained some information as to the conditions for
which treatment was required. They were as follows : Debility 22, cough or
"chest trouble " 7, heart 3, rheumatism 4, throat and nose 9, ears 1, eyes 3,
teeth 1, paralysis 1.
Scarlet Fever.
Cases notified, less revisions of diagnosis and deaths 282
Children visited for after-care 201
Children who appeared to have recovered satisfactorily
152
Children who required treatment 49
Of the 49 cases needing further treatment, 13 were treated at the St.
Pancras Dispensary, 11 at hospitals, 14 by private doctors, and 10 others
were taken away for convalescence.
In 44 cases the visitors obtained some information as to the conditions for
which treatment was required. They were as follows :—Debility 16, "chest
trouble " 6, heart 1, rheumatism 4, throat 6, ears 6, kidney 2, abdominal and
digestive 2, rash 1.
TYPHOID FEVER.
17 cases (all civilian) were notified during 1917 as suffering from typhoid
fever. Of these 6 proved not to be suffering from this disease, the number