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Diphtheria. Two hundred and forty-four cases of Diphtheria
were notified during the year, as compared with 236, 169, 364 and
322, respectively, in the years 1914, 1915, 1916 and 1917. This
distribution of these cases was as follows: — 117 in East Greenwich,
53 in West Greenwich, 13 in St. Nicholas, 55 in Charlton, and 6 in
Kidbrooke.
Of this total number, 214 were removed to the Hospital for
treatment.
Amongst which number, the Hospital Authorities reported
that in 3 they considered the diagnosis incorrect.
There were 16 fatalities due to this disease, which gives a case
mortality of 6.5 per cent.
One thousand one hundred and one specimens were forwarded
by Medical Practitioners for bacteriological investigation from
cases suspected to be Diphtheria. Of this number, 991 were
reported to give negative or doubtful results, and 110 were positive
in character, being dealt with accordingly.
The quarterly incidence of the disease for 1918 has been as
follows:—
1st Quarter —East Greenwich, 43 cases; West Greenwich, 8; St.
Nicholas, 7; Charlton, 21; a total of 79 cases.
2nd Quarter —East Greenwich, 26 cases; West Greenwich, 11; St.
Nicholas, 2; Charlton, 17; Kidbrooke, 3; a total
of 59 cases.
3rd Quarter —East Greenwich, 31 cases; West Greenwich, 21; St.
Nicholas, 2; Chariton, 7; Kidbrooek, 3; a total
of 64 cases.
4th Quarter —East Greenwich, 17 cases; West Greenwich, 13; St.
Nicholas, 2; Charlton, 10; a total of 42 case.