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Erysipelas.
There were 29 cases of Erysipelas admitted, a decrease of 17
cases on 1934. The disease was of average severity. There were
two fatal cases, both in senile subjects as a terminal condition.
Measles.
There were 27 cases of Measles admitted, a decrease of 34
cases in 1934. The disease was of average severity, but no deaths
occurred amongst them.
Whooping Cough.
There were 25 cases of Whooping Cough admitted, a decrease
of 49 cases on 1934. There was one fatal cases owing to BronchoPneumonia.
Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.
Five cases were admitted, but in only three was the diagnosis
confirmed. One case was diagnosed as meningism following
influenza, the other proved to be suffering from tubercular
meningitis, and died.
One case of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis proved fatal, dying a
few days after admission.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
Six cases were admitted, but only in one was the diagnosis
confirmed, the other cases being diagnosed simple conjunctivitis.
Infantile Paralysis (Poliomyelitis).
One case was admitted with the above diagnosis, but proved to
be a case of acute Rheumatic Endocarditis. Death occurred
through cerebral embolism.