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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 1956
139 cases were dealt with, out of which 138 post mortems and 20
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 44 cases were notified Of these 2 cases
were isolated in hospital. The number of cases notified in 1955
was 28.
Diptheria.
There were no cases notified in 1956.
Paratyphoid or Typhoid Fever.
Three cases of paratyphoid B were notified during the year.
Puerperal Pyrexia
Six cases were notified during the year.
Meningococcal Infection,
No case was notified during the year, there were none in
1955.
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