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In one case a medical practitioner availed himself of the
services of the obstetric specialists provided for in the
scheme adopted by the Council in 1926.
Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.—Nine cases of Cerebrospinal
Meningitis were reported against three cases in the
previous year. Three cases were treated at the Isolation
Hospitals of the London County Council, three at the
Hammersmith Hospital and three at the West London
Hospital.
Acute Polio-myelitis.—No case was reported as due to
Polio-myelitis, against one case in the previous year.
Encephalitis Lethargica.—Two cases were reported as
due to Encephalitis Lethargica, against four in the
previous year. The two cases were treated in the Isolation
Hospitals of the London County Council.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.—Thirteen cases were reported
as due to Ophthalmia Neonatorum, against
fourteen in the previous year. Seven cases were treated
at St. Margaret's Hospital, one at Hammersmith Hospital,
and five at the homes of the patients. In the cases treated
at home arrangements were made for a nurse to attend the
patient.
Sixteen cases of slight inflammation of eyes were
reported by the Inspector of Midwives of the London
County Council. These cases were visited by the Health
Visitors and action taken where necessary.
Anthrax.—No case of Anthrax was notified during the
year, against no case in the previous year.
Hydrophobia.—No case was reported as due to Hydrophobia,
as against no case in the previous year.
Rabies Order, 1919.—No case of Rabies in dogs
occurred in the Borough.
Glanders.—No case was reported as due to Glanders,
as against no case in the previous year.