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During the year eighteen single cases were notified and in ten of these the
causative agent was identified as follows:-
Agent Identified: No. of Cases:
Salmonella Typhi-murium 7
" Newport 2
" St. Paul 1
There was no outbreak of Pood Poisoning.
DYSENTERY
During the year 83.4% of the total number of cases (223) were notified in the
first three months. This represents an increase on the 1957 figures.
The highest incidence occurred in the under 5 age groups, affecting some nursery
classes in infant schools and also day nurseries.
Sensitivity tests were carried out by the Pathological Laboratory and in the
majority of cases the organism was found to be resistant to sulphonamides. This
information was transmitted to the private practitioners and greatly aided them in
prescribing treatment for their patients. The character of the illness was mild and
responded quickly to treatment, the majority of cases being clear after one course of
treatment.