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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
East Ham 1907
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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The following complications occurred amongst the. 572 cases of Scarlet Fever under treatment during the year:—
| Complications. | Number of Cases. | Operations Performed. |
|---|---|---|
| Adenitis | 201 | - |
| Abscess | 15 | 15 |
| Albuminuria | 13 | — |
| Nephritis | 11 | — |
| Otorrhoea | 71 | — |
| Rheumatism (Joint Pains) | 24 | — |
| Laryngitis | 1 | 1 |
| Mastoid Disease | 4 | 4 |
| Empyema | 1 | 1 |
| Bronchitis, Pleurisy and Pneumonia | 8 | — |
| Cellulitis | 1 | 1 |
In many instances patients were admitted who were either
suffering from or incubating some other affection or disease in
addition to the one notified.
The following table gives particulars of the diseases and
conditions associated with Scarlet Fever which were admitted
during the year:—