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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Willesden 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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TABLE
| Complications of Scarlet Fever. | Number of Cases. |
|---|---|
| Rheumatism | 13 |
| Albuminuria | 13 |
| Nephritis | 11 |
| Otorrhœa | 29 |
| Adenitis | 33 |
| „ Suppurative | 6 |
| Mastoiditis | 2 |
| Relapse | 5 |
In connection with the cases admitted with
Diphtheria, 16 of these suffered from laryngeal, oxcroup
symptoms, 9 of which required tracheotomy.
Of the 9 so operated upon, 6 recovered.