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Diphtheria.
During the year a slight increase in the number of
cases of Diphtheria notified took place, viz., 166, as
against 150 last year. Of this number Mitcham was
responsible for 100 cases, one of which occurred in the
Holborn Union Schools. The disease had a fatal ending
in 21 cases. One hundred and thirty-two cases were
removed to the Isolation Hospital.
Typhoid Fever.
During the year 16 cases of Typhoid Fever were
notified as against 9 last year, 1(5 in 1908, 15 in 1907,
and 33 in 1906. Nine of these cases were removed to
the Isolation Hospital. No deaths occurred from this
disease during the year.
Puerperal Fever.
An increase took place in the number of Puerperal
Fever cases notified during the year, viz., 9, as against
5 last year. Three of these cases were removed to the
Isolation Hospital. Of the 9 cases 3 had a fatal
termination.
Erysipelas.
During the year 50 cases of Erysipelas were notified
as against 33 last year, 36 in 1908, and 56 in 1907.
Four cases were removed to the Isolation Hospital. Of
these 50 cases 4 were fatal.
Phthisis
A slight increase took place in the number of deaths
registered as occurring from Phthisis, viz., 46, as against
40 last year.
During the year I have examined the sputum of
52 persons with a positive result in 45 cases.