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Investigation of multiple cases—that is, several cases occurring more or less together
in one house—shows that in 25 families there were two such cases, and in eight families
three such cases in each home. There were also two small epidemics in institutions, one with
six cases, and one with four cases.
Antitoxin for the treatment of cases of this disease is supplied to medical practitioners
free of charge by the Council. During the year 104 thousand units were provided.
ENTERIC OR TYPHOID FEVER.
Two cases of true Enteric and four cases of Para B. Typhoid were notified during the
year. There were no deaths reported.
PUERPERAL PYREXIA AND PUERPERAL FEVER.
In 1934 there were 27 notifications of Puerperal Pyrexia and 14 notifications of
Puerperal Fever. One further case of Puerperal Fever was brought to notice only after
death. After the usual investigations had been made, some of these cases were re-allocated,
and the figures finally accepted were:—
Puerperal Pyrexia Cases 24 Deaths 0.
Puerperal Fever Cases 18 Deaths 3.