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PUERPERAL FEVER AND PUERPERAL PYREXIA.
There were 3 cases of Puerperal Fever this year as compared
with 2 last year and 6 in 1933, and 19 cases of Puerperal Pyrexia
as compared with 13 last year and 24 in 1933. There were no
deaths.
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 provided1
Bacteriological examinations 1
Admitted to Hospital 18
DISINFECTION.
The following table sets out the work of the Disinfecting
Station during the year. It will be noted that 287 houses were
disinfected prior to the removal of families to new estates, and
that 76 houses were disinfected prior to demolition.
Disinfection of premises and of articles exposed to infection
is insisted upon in all cases of notifiable infectious disease. Respect
is always had as far as possible to the convenience and comfort
of the householder. Rooms are sealed up for disinfection and
beds, bedding, clothes and other articles are removed and disinfected
at the station.
Beds 868
Pillows 2,201
Blankets 2,269
Pillows (cases) 1,944
Bolsters 738
Quilts 1,284
„(cases) 315
Sheets 1,760
Miscellaneous 5,843
Books 219
Cushions 251
Verminous Clothing 2,981
„ Bedding 4,742
Mattresses 45
Scabies, Clothing 20,266
Overlays 839
32,668 new tabs were used to replace those taken off
mattresses, palliasses, and cushions before disinfection.