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and in the cases tried seemed to have a distinctly beneficial action.
The number of cases is too small so far to make any definite statement.
Erysipelas.
There were 29 cases of Erysipelas admitted, the same number
as for 1935. The disease was of average severity. There were 3
fatal cases, of which one was complicated by nephritis, one by
sarcoma of the jaw, whilst the third was a senile subject.
Measles.
There were 101 cases of measles admitted, an increase of 74
cases on 1935. The disease was fairly severe and often complicated
by broncho-pneumonia. There were 11 deaths from this complication.
The cases were admitted either from hospitals or children's
homes, or from private houses when the facilities for nursing were
deficient or where there were a number of susceptibles.
Whooping Cough.
There were 60 cases admitted, an increase of 35 on 1935. There
were 6 deaths.
Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.
Eight cases were admitted but in only 3 was the diagnosis confirmed.
The diagnosis of the other 5 cases was as follows:—
1 was really a case of constipation.
1 ,, ,, ,, marasmus.
1 „ ,, ,, pneumococcal meningitis.
1 „ ,, ,, tonsillitis.
1 „ „ „ thrombosis of the leg.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
Nine cases were admitted: in 6 the diagnosis was confirmed,
the other three being cases of simple ophthalmia.
Infantile Paralysis (Poliomyelitis).
Two cases were admitted and in both the diagnosis was
Both cases recovered.
Encephalitis Lethargica (Sleepy Sickness).
Only one case of this disease was disease. It was a case of
Scarlet Fever which subsequently developed signs of Sleepy Sickness.