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DISINFECTION SERVICE
A joint scheme is in existence with the Bexley Borough Council for
the disinfection of tedding 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 1958 177
cases were dealt with, out of which 175 post mortems and 25 inquests
were conducted. 28 were from Crayford and from this latter figure
27 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 6 cases were notified. The number of cases notified
in 1957 was 16.
Diphtheria
There were no cases notified in 1958.
Paratyphoid or Typhoid Fever
No cases were notified during the year.
Puerperal Pyrexia
Eleven cases were notified during the year.
Meningococcal Infection
One case was notified during the year, there were none in 1957.
Food Poisoning
Two cases were notified during the year.
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