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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 1959 141 cases were dealt
with, out of which 139 post mortems and 23 inquests were conducted 20 were
from Crayford and from this latter figure 20 post mortems and 2 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 12 cases were notified The number of cases notified
in 1958 was 6.
Diphtheria
There were no cases notified in 1959
Paratyphoid or Typhoid Fever
No cases were notified during the year
Puerperal Pyrexia
Nine cases were notified during the year
Meningococcal Infection
No cases were notified during the year,
Food Poisoning
One case was notified during the year
12.