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Erysipelas.
There were 46 cases of erysipelas admitted, a decrease of 22
cases on 1933. The disease was of average severity. Two fatal
cases occurred, one in an infant when the inflammation became
generalised; in the other, a senile case, it was a terminal condition.
Measles.
There were 61 cases of measles admitted during the year, a
decrease of four on 1933. The disease was of average severity,
and there were 4 fatal cases due to broncho-pneumonia.
Whooping Cough.
There were 74 cases of Whooping Couch admitted, an
increase of 59 on 1933. The disease was severe in character,
and 10 cases proved fatal, owing to broncho-pneumonia.
Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.
Three cases of cerebro spinal meningitis occurred during the
year, and one proved fatal. In each case the diagnosis was confirmed.
Encephalitis Lethargica.
One case only was admitted and proved to be cerebro-spinal
meningitis: death ensued.
Infantile Paralysis (Poliomyelitis).
There were two cases of this disease admitted during the
year.
Dysentery.
One case of this disease was admitted, who had previously
had dysentry.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
Two cases were admitted, but in only one was the diagnosis
on admission confirmed: the other proved to be one of simple
ophthalmia.