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the houses in which cases of Diphtheria or Typhoid Fever occur has
been followed out, with the result that many cases of insanitary condition
have been detected, and the necessary alterations made.
Erysipelas.—Has been less prevalent, there having been 39 cases
in 1896, comparing with 45 in 1895, and with 51 in 1894.
Small-Pox.—Four cases only have been notified, comparing
with 5 in 1895, and 4 in 1894 ; 2 occurred in the Highgate Ward, and
2 in the Stroud Green Ward. The former were, as soon as possible,
taken to the Small-Pox Hospital, and the latter, which were modified
in character, were treated at home.
Continued Fever.—Only 1 case was notified, and this, I have
reason to believe, ultimately proved to be a case of Rheumatic Fever.
Puerperal Fever.—Five cases were notified, against 4 in 1894
and 6 in 1894.
Membranous Croup.—Only 1 case was notified, comparing
with 4 in 1895 and none in 1894.
On comparing the total number of infectious cases notified in
1896, namely,—709, with 615 notified in 1895, it will be seen that the
difference is chiefly made up of scarlet fever cases, 530 comparing with
420, or an increase of 110. The other diseases which show an increase
are Diphtheria 6, and Puerperal Fever 1, making a total increase of
117. On the other hand—
Typhoid Fever shows a decrease of 12 cases,
Membranous Croup „ „ 3 ,,
Small Pox „ „ 1 „
Erysipelas „ „ 6 „ and
Continued Fever „ ,, 1 „
Total 23
By deducting the 23 decreases from the 117 increases, the balance
of the total increase (94) between the 709 cases notified in 1896, and
the 615 in 1895 is arrived at.