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incidence are of doubtful value as although only 123 cases of
primary pneumonia were notified, 125 deaths occurred. The
fact that these diseases are notifiable requires to be more widely
disseminated as without doubt many practitioners, even now, do
not realise this fact. Under these regulations medical and
nursing assistance may be provided.
Anthrax, Glanders and Hydrophobia.
69. One case of anthrax was notified during the year. The
source of infection was traced to an English "string shaver"
all samples of which were withdrawn from sale. The patient
recovered.
Erysipelas.
70. During the year 63 cases of erysipelas were notified as
compared with 95, 79 and 61 in the preceding three years. There
were two deaths. The death-rates from this disease since 1901
are shewn in Table 29.
Cerebro-spinal Meningitis, Post Basic Meningitis, Poliomyelitis,
and Encephalitis Lethargica.
71. Six cases of cerebro-spinal meningitis, one of post basic
meningitis, one of poliomyelitis, and three of encephalitis
lethargica were notified during the year. The numbers notified
in previous years are seen in Table No. 28. Five cases of
cerebro-spinal meningitis were removed to isolation hospitals, and
one was treated at home. The number of deaths wascerebro-spinal
meningitis, 2; post basic meningitis, nil; poliomyelitis,
nil; encephalitis lethargica, 3.
TUBERCULOSIS.
72. Notification Statistics. The total number of notifications
received was 490. This number includes 16 duplicate notifications
but does not include notifications on Forms C and D, viz.,
notifications from Hospital Doctors, etc., regarding admissions
and discharges.