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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
the year, and it was found that four were still suffering, two
had removed, and two were stated to> be well.
Of the cases notified in 1919, six were still suffering, and
one had died from Cancer of the rectum.
Trench Fever.
Two cases were notified, both being soldiers who contracted
the disease in France in 1916 and 1917. The premises were
thoroughly inspected and no evidence of vermin could be obtained.
One case was notified from a mental hospital and was probably
a case of mucous colitis, and in the other case no information
could be obtained as the patient was in hospital.
The one case notified in 1919 was visited and found to be
in good health.
Bacteriological Aids to Diagnosis.
These have been utilised to a large extent during the year,
and a statement of the work carried out is given on page 123.
Contacts.
Careful inquiry is made with regard to contacts in every
case of infectious disease notified, and the necessary action
taken.
190 adults had baths after being in contact with cases of
infectious disease.
Arrangements for Isolation.
Of the total number of cases of infectious diseases notified
2,308, or 48 per cent., were removed to' the Metropolitan Asylums
Board or other isolation hospitals. In all the cases kept at
home the isolation was carried out to' my satisfaction.
Disinfection.
The total number of rooms disinfected after the occurrence
of cases of infectious disease was 6,066 (976 in Clapham, 538 in
Putney, 1,823 in Streatham 727 in Tooting, and 2,002 in
Wandsworth).