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DISINFECTION SERVICE.
A Joint Scheme is in existence with the Bexley Borough
Council for the disinfection of bedding following cases of
infectious diseases, tuberculosis and cancer, and for the
disinfestation of bedding of verminous persons.
In the case of tuberculosis, the service is carried out
free of cost.
MORTUARY.
The Mortuary at Bexley is being jointly used by the
Boroughs of Bexley and Erith and the Urban District of
Crayford. In 1955, 156 cases were dealt with, out of which
153 post mortems and 18 inquests were conducted. 17 were
from Crayford and from this latter figure 17 post mortems
and 1 inquest were conducted.
LABORATORY FACILITIES.
Pathological and bacteriological work for the area was
carried out at the County Hall, Maidstone, through the
Public Health Laboratory Service.
PREVALENCE OF AND CONTROL OVER
INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND OTHER DISEASES.
Scarlet Fever.
During the year 28 cases were notified. Of these 1
case was isolated in hospital. The number of cases notified
in 1954 was 19.
Diphtheria.
There were no cases notified in 1955.
Paratyphoid or Typhoid Fever.
No cases were notified during the year.
Puerperal Pyrexia.
Four cases were notified during the year from the Russell
Stoneham Hospital.
Meningococcal Infection.
No case was notified during the year, there was one
in 1954
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