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Investigation of multiple cases—that is, several cases occurring more or less together
in one house — shows that in 19 families there were two such cases, and in five families three
such cases in each home. In addition, there were two small epidemic outbreaks of four cases
each.
Antitoxin for the treatment of cases of this disease is supplied to medical practitioners
free of charge by the Council. During the year 56 thousand units were provided.
ENTERIC TYPHOID OR FEVER.
Five cases of Para B. Typhoid were notified during the year. One case on further
investigation was shown to have been incorrectly diagnosed. There were no deaths reported.
PUERPERAL PYREXIA AND PUERPERAL FEVER.
In 1933 there were 45 notifications of Puerperal Pyrexia and 20 notifications of
Puerperal Fever. Three further cases of Puerperal Fever were brought to notice only after
death. After the usual investigations had been made, some of these cases were found to have
been incorrectly allocated, and the figures finally accepted were:—
Puerperal Pyrexia Cases 37 Deaths Nil.
Puerperal Fever Cases 31 Deaths 6*.
*Including one returned as "Felo de se."