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Although it was not possible to find out where the lady herself became infected it
is reasonably certain that she caused the illness of sixteen people.
This case illustrates that while clean kitchens are important, the safety of food depends
on the conduct of food handlers and their knowledge of the rules of hygiene.
Malaria
No cases were notified during the year.
Measles
One hundred and thirty-nine cases were notified and nine were removed to hospital.
Meningococcal Infection
Four cases were notified during the year and were removed to hospital.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum
One case was notified during the year, and was removed to hospital.
Pneumonia (Acute Primary and Acute Influenzal)
Three cases of acute primary pneumonia were notified, and were removed to hospital.
There were also three notifications of acute influenzal pneumonia, two of which were
removed to hospital.
Poliomyelitis
Two cases were notified, both of which were removed to hospital. One of these
cases was not a Holborn resident.
Puerperal Pyrexia
No cases were notified during the year.
Scabies
Two cases were notified, and were treated at home.
Scarlet Fever
Seven cases were notified, and four of them were removed to hospital.
Smallpox
No case of smallpox occurred in the Borough during the year.
Tuberculosis
See page 51.
Whooping Cough
Four cases were notified, three of which were removed to hospital.