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Typhoid and Enteric Fever.—Three cases of typhoid and
two of paratyphoid fever were notified during the year. Two of
the former, one of whom died, were not confirmed by blood test
and doubt existed as to the diagnosis. The remaining three cases,
a woman 23 years of age suffering from typhoid, and a girl of 6|
years and a woman of 73 years suffering from paratyphoid had
good recoveries. The source of infection could not be found in
any of the cases.
Encephalitis Lethargica.—Four cases of encephalitis lethargica
were notified. All affected were males. A child, three
months old when attacked, lingered for several months before finally
succumbing. The others, a medical student 25 years of age, a
commercial traveller, 46 years, and a dress designer, 52 years,
recovered.
Pneumonia, Malaria and Dysentery.—During the year 57
cases of primary pneumonia, 22 cases of influenzal pneumonia, and
two cases of malaria were notified. There were no cases of dysentery.
The two cases of malaria had contracted the disease abroad.