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St Pancras 1905

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, London, Borough of]

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Table: §-8—ISOLATION.The cases of Notifiable Infectious Diseases removed to hospital, and the Sub-Districts whence they were removed, are recorded in the following table:—

§-8—ISOLATION.

The cases of Notifiable Infectious Diseases removed to hospital, and the Sub-Districts whence they were removed, are recorded in the following table:—

Diseases.West.South.East.North.Total.
Small-pcx..........
Scarlatina and Scarlet Fever177342242180941
Diphtheria.84536455256
Membranous Croup
Typhus Fever. .. .. .....
Typhoid or Enteric Fever1217101251
Continued Fever..........
Relapsing Fever..... .. .. .
Puerperal Fever. .1315
Cholera......... .
Erysipelas913211356
Plague..........
Chicken-pox..........
Totals2824263402611309

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Ihe number 01 cases oi .Notifiable Infectious Diseases removed to hospital in
each week of the year were as stated in the attached table.
§ 4—disinfection and cleansing.

Table: The following is a record of tlie disinfection carried out during the year:—

The following is a record of tlie disinfection carried out during the year:—

Number of rooms stripped and cleansed0
„ „ fumigated and sprayed1092
Destroyed.ARTICLES.Disinfected.Destroyed.ARTICLES.Disinfected
15Beds1439-Silks—
22Mattresses1444-Satins—
45Palliasses1319—Velvets—
6Bolsters.17145Hats516
11Pillows3145—Bonnets134
14Sheets2684—Gloves-
8Blankets338538Boots and Shoes3370
7Counterpanes20931Other Leather Goods107
49Wearing apparel11584—Furs335
5Rugs and Mats.1252—Skin Rugs & Mats228
10Cushions15881Braces & Garters571
8Carpets9041Other Elastic Goods175
4Covers206417Toys910
1Curtains268765Books924
30Sundries18784Sundries133
23539,1801327403