London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Acton 1894

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]

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bacteriological examination, hence, many cases that are notified as
Diphtheria turn out to be Follicular Tonsillitis, and vice versa.
I think that when there is any suspicion, the fact should
be notified to the Medical Officer, the case can then be isolated
until the diagnosis is clear.
TYPHOID FEVER.
Fifteen cases were notified, and in some of these defective
drainage was discovered, and the action of the District Council
to see the defects remedied was immediately taken.
PUERPERAL FEVER.
Only one case was notified.
SUMMARY OF SANITARY WORK.
Rooms, Bedding, &c., disinfected 77
Beds destroyed and replaced 1
Infectious disease visits to insure continued isolation of
patients 286
House drains entirely re-constructed 89
Sanitary defects made good and other requirements provided 176
House drains and fittings tested 78
Re-visits while sanitary work was proceeding, also for
ascertaining whether notices were beingcomplied with 640