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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 1957
145 cases were dealt with, out of which 142 post mortems and 19
inquests were conducted 31 were from Crayford and from this
latter figure 29 post mortems and 4 inquests were conducted
LABORATORY FACILITIES
Pathological and bacteriological work for the area was carried
out through the Public Health Laboratory Service.
PREVALENCE OF AND CONTROL OVER INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND OTHER
DISEASES
Scarlet Fever
During the year 16 cases were notified Of these 1 case was
isolated in hospital The number of cases notified in 1956 was 44
Diphtheria
There were no cases notified in 1957
Paratyphoid or Typhoid Fever
No cases were notified during the year
Puerperal Pyrexia
Four cases were notified during the year.
Meningococcal Infection
No case was notified during the year, there were none in 1956
Food Poisoning
No cases were notified during the year
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