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is concerned, of any break-down in the processes of
disinfection during the year. The occurrence of "sore
throats" of an indefinite character was noted in
several cases, notably in the house from which five
cases were reported. In 14 instances in all did
these sore throats, most probably of a diphtheritic
nature, precede attacks notified as diphtheria. The
occurrence of diphtheria after measles has been
recorded by more than one observer, and during the
year 7 patients had an attack of that disease prior to
succumbing to diphtheria.
The disease in South Paddington was not specially
prevalent in any part. Of the 30 cases reported,
11 were due to imported infection, and one case was
erroneously diagnosed.
21 Houses 1 case each;
1 House 2 cases;
1 „ 3 „ ; and
1 „ 4 „
Iu the two last groups the infection was imported.
Of the 258 cases reported, 166, or 64.3 per cent.,
were removed to hospital, as compared with 60.8 per
cent, in 1897, 50.0 in 1896, 53.0 in 1895, and 56.2 in
1894. Of children under 5 years of age, 71.0 per
cent, were admitted to hospital. Of the cases in
North Paddington 65.3 per cent. were removed, and
of those in South, 56.6.
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