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character of the disease generally throughout the Metropolis,
only ten cases occurred in this district. Owing to
efficient vaccination, prompt isolation and disinfection,
the scope of the disease was limited and finally arrested,
and it is interesting to note that none of the cases
proved fatal.
On the 1st of May, the first cases came to my notice,
being those of Mr. and Mrs.-of Danbrook Road,
Streatham. The husband was then in the third day of
eruption and the wife convalescent, she having been
taken ill a fortnight previously. I at once had the
whole of the occupants of the house vaccinated and by
concerted arrangements with the Surveyor, the household
was kept in quarantine—our action being subsequently
approved by the Board.
The son and another inmate of the house were the
next to develop the disease; all were promptly removed
to hospital, and the premises disinfected. Mrs. -
had previously visited a friend at Battersea who had
recovered from the disease, and this is evidently the
source of infection.
The case of Mr.- of Larch Road was notified
on the 9th July, he was immediately removed to hospital,
the premises disinfected, and the whole of the occupants
vaccinated. This person had also previously visited a
relative at Battersea who was convalescent from the
disease.
The case of -an infant, of Cheriton Square,
was reported on the 8th November, and two further
cases subsequently occurred in the same house. The
source of infection was not traceable.