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Diphtheria. Three hundred and thirteen cases of Diphtheria
were notified during the year, as compared with 160,
155, 221 and 253, respectively, in the four previous years.
The distribution of these cases was as follows:—183 in East
Greenwich, 56 in West Greenwich, 14 in St. Nicholas, 46 in
Charlton, and 14 in Kidbrooke.
Of this total number, 285 were removed to the Hospital
for treatment.
Amongst which number the Hospital Authorities reported
that in 14 cases they considered the diagnosis incorrect
—10 of the cases being thought to be Tonsillitis, 2 Vincent's
Angina, 1 Laryngitis, and 1 not stated.
There were 16 fatalities due to this disease, which gives
a case mortality of 5.1 per cent.
One thousand nine hundred and twenty-six specimens
were forwarded by Medical Practitioners for bacteriological
investigation from cases suspected to be Diphtheria.
Of this number, 1,638 were reported to give negative or
doubtful results, and 288 were positive in character, being
dealt with accordingly.
The quarterly incidence of the disease for 1911 has been
as follows:—
1st Quarter—East Greenwich, 30 cases; West Greenwich, 8;
Charlton, 5; Kidbrooke, 6, a total of 49
cases.
2nd Quarter—East Greenwich, 26 cases; West Greenwich, 16;
St. Nicholas, 2; Charlton, 6, a total of 50
cases.
3rd Quarter—East Greenwich, 25 cases; West Greenwich, 15;
St. Nicholas, 7; Charlton, 5; Kidbrooke, 1;
a total of 53 cases.
4th Quarter—East Greenwich, 102 cases, West Greenwich,
17; St. Nicholas, 5; Charlton, 30; Kidbrooke,
7; a total of 161 cases.