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Typhoid Fever.
A large decrease also took place in the number of
Typhoid Fever cases notified during the year, viz., 9, as
against 16 last year, 15 in 1907, and 33 in 1906. Five
of these cases were removed to the Isolation Hospital.
Of the 9 cases the disease had a fatal ending in 2 cases.
Phthisis.
A decrease took place in the number of deaths
registered as occurring from Phthisis, viz., 40, as against
50 last year.
During the year I have examined the sputum of
41 persons, with a positive result in 31 cases.
Disinfection has again been largely carried out in
the rooms occupied by Phthisical persons, and the
clothing, bedding, etc., has been systematically dealt
with at the Council's Disinfecting Station.
Erysipelas.
A slight decrease took place in the number of cases
of Erysipelas notified, viz., 33, as against 36 last year.
Three of these cases were removed to the Isolation
Hospital. Of the 33 cases, 2 had a fatal ending.
Puerpebal Fever.
During the year 5 cases of Puerperal Fever were
notified, as against 10 last year.
Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.
Two cases of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis were
notified during the year, both cases occurring in the
parish of Mitcbam, one case being a child of 2½ and the
other in a child of six months. One case was removed
to the Isolation Hospital.