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Scabies.
The compulsory notification of Scabies enabled the Council to
exercise close control over this disease.
It is interesting to note that, as in 1943, the larger number of
cases occurred in adult females.
Medical Practitioners in the Borough co-operated with the
Council in securing treatment for this disease, with the result that
there was no difficulty in arranging for those affected to accept the
facilities offered at the Council's Cleansing Station.
Number of Cases Notified.
Age Groups Males Females Total
Under 15 years of age 78 84 162
Over 15 years of age 165 370 535
Totals 243 454 697
Laboratory Facilities.
The following examinations were made during the year in the
Council's laboratory:-
Swabs (Throat and Nasal). Negative. Positive. Total.
Referred by the Health Department:-
Diphtheria Contacts, Discharged
Cases, Convalescent
Home Cases, etc. 705 10 715
Medical Practitioners 369 18 387
C.S. Meningitis 10 1 11
Totals 1,084 29 1,113