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more or less prevalent all over London during the latter part of
the year.
There were only three deaths.
DIPHTHERIA
There were 32 cases notified; most of these were
fortunately very slight attacks. Without a bacteriological
examination, it is impossible to say whether a certain form of sore
throat is not the actual disease, hence, many medical practitioners
prefer to notify suspicious cases.
I think the Medical Officer should be informed of the
addresses of any children who might be attending school with
sore throats.
There were five deaths from Diphtheria during the year.
TYPHOID FEVER.
Twenty-eight cases were notified. One was attributed
to oysters, and in others defective drainage was discovered and
rectified. There were two deaths.
PUERPERAL FEVER.
Three cases were notified, two ending fatally; they were
attended by women whose ignorance as regards cleanliness and
antiseptic precautions was apparent.