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Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.—Eight cases of Cerebrospinal
Meningitis were reported against nine cases in the
previous year. Two cases were treated at the Isolation
Hospitals of the London County Council, two at St.
Charles' Hospital, one at the Hammersmith Hospital, one
at Paddington Green Children's Hospital, one at St.
Mary's Hospital and one at St. George's Hospital.
Acute Polio-myelitis.—One case was reported as due to
Polio-myelitis, against two cases in the previous year. The
case reported was treated at the West London Hospital.
Encephalitis Lethargica.—One case was reported as due
to Encephalitis Lethargica, against two in the previous
year. The case reported was treated in one of the
Isolation Hospitals of the London County Council.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.—Nineteen cases were reported
as due to Ophthalmia Neonatorum, against
thirteen in the previous year. Eight cases were treated
at St. Margaret's Hospital, one at the University College
Hospital, one at Queen Charlotte's Hospital, and nine
at the homes of the patients. In the cases treated at home
arrangements were made for a nurse to attend the patient.
Twenty-nine 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.