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ERYSIPELAS:
A few cases, including four in 1960, have been notified in each
year The cases however, have not been serious, and recovery was
rapid and complete in each case.
CHICKEN POX:
Chicken pox has occurred throughout the five year period being
rather more prevalent in 1957 and 1960 than in the other years. In
1960 there were 121 cases which came to the knowledge of the department,
and in none of these cases were there any complications.
GASTRO- ENTERITIS (over 2 years):
A few cases were reported to the department each year including
7 in 1960 All these cases were investigated and no specific infection
was discovered, nor did the cases appear to be connected with any
particular food
GASTRO- ENTERITIS (under 2 years):
A number of such cases have been notified each year. 28 in 1956,
30 m 1957. 15 in 1958, 18 in 1959 and 15 in 1960, Of the latter 10
were very mild and none really ill. 6 were admitted to hospital.
This condition, at one time considered a serious threat to young
individuals has now become of little significance. All the cases
were investigated fully, but no infective organism was connected with.
or other cause discovered
HEPATITIS (Infective):
Two cases came to the knowledge of the department in 1957 and
three in 1960, and none in the other years
GLANDULAR FEVER
Three cases came to the notice of the department in 1956, one in
1957 and one in 1959 and none in the other years.
MALARIA
In 1956 and again in 1960 one case of Malaria was notified. In
each case the patient had returned from abroad recently and was
removed to hospital for treatment.
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