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Diphtheria.
Seven cases of Diphtheria were notified, of which 6 were
removed to the Isolation Hospital.
I would point out that a supply of antitoxin has been
placed at the service of all medical men practising within the
district, and also arrangements have been made for
bacteriological examinations free of charge.
Puerperal Fever.
No cases of Puerperal Fever were notified.
Erysipelas.
Nine cases of Erysipelas were notified, of which number
5 occurred in Cane Hill Asylum. No cases were removed to
the Isolation Hospital.
Typhoid Fever.
Twenty-seven cases of Typhoid Fever were notified, 25
of which occurred to inmates and 1 to an attendant at Cane
Hill Asylum. Therefore, excluding these 26 cases, only 1
case was notified within the district. This case occurred in a
person aged 24 years, living within the Purley Ward. No
source of infection could be traced.
Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.
One case of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis was notified as
occurring in the Purley Ward. This case occurred in a boy
aged 13 years. No source of infection could be traced, and
there was no connection with military cases. Bacteriological
examinations were made of all contacts, and no further cases
occurred. The patient was removed to the Isolation Hospital,
and was discharged as cured.