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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
Seven cases were admitted; in 2 the diagnosis was confirmed.
The other 5 were cases of simple ophthalmia. All recovered without
damage to eyesight.
Infantile Paralysis (Poliomyelitis).
Three cases were admitted. In 2 the diagnosis was confirmed.
The other was a case of abscess in the thigh in an infant.
Encephalitis Lethargica (Sleepy Sickness).
Two cases were admitted. In one the diagnosis was confirmed
; the other was a case of streptococcal meningitis.
Pemphigus Neonatorum.
Four cases were admitted, and in one the diagnosis was confirmed;
the other three were cases of simple dermatitis.