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OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM.
Although the number of cases of Ophthalmia Neonatorum
is small, there has been nevertheless a slight reduction in the
number of cases each year for the last few years. The cases were
all slight without damage to vision. Nursing was provided in one
instance.
Cases
Vision
Unimpaired
Vision
Impaired
Total
Blindness
Deaths
Notified
Treated
At home
In
Hospital
6
4
2
6
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-
-
PUERPERAL FEVER AND PUERPERAL PYREXIA.
I am glad to be able to record a fall in the number of cases of
Puerperal Fever. There were only 2 cases this year as against
6 last year, 8 the year before, and 13 in 1931. As Puerperal Fever
is a potent factor in maternal mortality this reduction is gratifying.
The number of cases of Puerperal Pyrexia notified was 13, compared
with 24 cases last year.
Facilities are provided by the Council for assistance in the
diagnosis and treatment of these cases. These facilities include
the provision of the services of a consultant and of a nurse where
necessary. We also undertake bacteriological examinations and
arrange for the admission of patients to hospital where this is
desired.
Facilities
No. of Cases
Second Opinions
1
Nursing provided
Nil
Bacteriological examinations
Nil
Admitted to Hospital
14
DISINFECTION.
In May the Council purchased the right to use a proprietary
method of disinfection known as " Cimet Azet Phume " in this
borough. The method is simple in application, and with reason-