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(f) Puerperal Pyrexia.
Five cases of Puerperal Pyrexia were notified during the
year.
Arrangements have been made to secure admission of these
patients either to Queen Charlotte's Annexe or to the North
Western Hospital, which is controlled by the London County
Council, except when the patient's own practitioner arranges
for treatment elsewhere.
Under the Public Health (Puerperal Pyrexia) Regulations
1939, a Consulting Obstetrician, Mr. A. Galletly, is available
for assistance to Medical Practitioners within the area.
(g) Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
One case of Ophthalmia Neonatorum was notified, and was
treated at Hospital. There was no impairment of vision as a
sequel.
(h) Smallpox.
An arrangement exists between the London County
Council and the Erith Borough Council for accommodation for
cases of smallpox occurring within the District.
C (6). Disinfection of Premises after Infectious Disease.
The Sanitary Foreman acts also as Infectious Disease
Enquiry Officer and Disinfecting Officer.
Following the removal of cases of infectious disease, tuberculosis,
etc., 73 premises were disinfected, whilst enquiries
to obtain particulars regarding 57 cases of tuberculosis were
undertaken.
In the instances where patients are isolated at home, disinfection
is carried out at the request of the Medical Practitioner,
who, for the purpose, is supplied with a card stating that the
patient has recovered and the room requires disinfection.
The Council have a steam disinfector at the Isolation
Hospital, at which clothing, bedding, etc., are disinfected, in
addition to the disinfections carried out for the hospital itself.
C(7). Laboratory Facilities.
Examination of pathological specimens, and other laboratory
work for the District, are undertaken by the Kent County
Laboratory, Sessions House, Maidstone.