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to hospital, but not before he had succeeded in infecting his 2 sisters and
this visitor from Westminster.
No history was obtainable in 7 instances.
Two of the deaths recorded were those of persons nan Epileptic
Colony in Cheshire, and had been sent there from Westminster.
Advantage was taken to obtain the City Bacteriologist's opinion in
5 cases, in 2 the Widal reaction was reported (in one of the cases the
report was negative in the early stage of the disease).
Puerperal Fever.—Five notifications were received, and two deaths
occurred. Disinfection was carried out after each case, including the
clothing, &c., of those in attendance.
Four patients were treated in hospital or infirmary. The illness
was due to want of proper attention at birth in one case (illegitimate);
to abortion at an early stage, brought on by fright, the house being on
fire; to pre-existing abscess of kidney; no definite history was obtainable
in two cases, one of which proved fatal, and an inquest was held in
respect thereof.
Cholera.—This disease continued prevalent in St. Petersburg and
neighbourhood during last year, and cases appeared in Holland. I
received notification from the Port Sanitary Authorities of 301 persons
coming to Westminster from affected districts, and these were kept under
observation.
Plague.—Nine persons coming from plague-infected districts were
also notified. An isolation shelter for use in the event of plague
breaking out in London has been arranged for by the County Council in
the neighbourhood of the docks.
Glanders.—Four intimations of cases of glanders in horses have been
received from the Veterinary Inspector of the County Council; this is
done in accordance with the provisions of the Order which came into
force on the 1st January, 1908. The necessary steps in connection with
the outbreaks together with the cleansing and disinfection of the
infected stables are undertaken by the officers of the County Council.
Two rooms were disinfected by the City staff.
An Order has been made making Glanders, Anthrax, and Hydrophobia
in man notifiable diseases throughout the County of London.