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SECTION F.—PREVALENCE OF AND CONTROL
OVER INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND OTHER
DISEASES.
Scarlet Fever.
During the year 123 cases were notified as compared
with 245 the previous year. Of these 7 were isolated in
hospital and 116 were isolated at home.
No. of deaths Nil
Return cases from Hospital cases Nil
Return cases from home nursed cases 1
During the past 15 years the character of this disease
has changed from one of considerable severity to one
of extreme mildness. The acute stage is, nowadays, in most
cases, short and unaccompanied by high pyrexia and complications
are in most cases mild or completely absent.
Scarlet fever can now be disregarded as an important cause
of acute endocarditis and acute nephritis which, in the past,
were frequently encountered.
Diphtheria.
No cases were notified during the year.
The following figures on Immunisation and Vaccination
have been supplied by the County Medical Officer:—
39