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recurrence does sometimes occur is not denied, but a good
X-Ray film will generally show the source of such recurrence,
and in the institution of radiological examination prior to
operation lies the hope of avoidance of such a contingency.
ERYSIPELAS.
Three case of Erysipelas were in hospital at the beginning
of 1938, and 23 were admitted during the year with a notification
of this disease. One of these patients was found to be
suffering from Lupus erythematosus: in the remaining 25
cases the diagnosis was confirmed. All recovered and were
discharged during the year, the average stay in hospital in
respect of those suffering from Erysipelas being 13.4 days.
TYPHOID OR PARATYPHOID FEVER.
Eleven cases of supposed infection of the typhoid or
paratyphoid group were admitted during 1938. In no instance
was the diagnosis confirmed. Two of these patients who
were found to be suffering from ulcerative colitis were transferred
to Redhill Hospital within a few days of admission, eight
patients were discharged after an average stay of 18 days,
and one patient remained in hospital at the end of the year
and was discharged early in 1939.
Following are the conditions diagnosed in respect of the
completed cases:—
Ulcerative colitis 2
Enteritis 1
Gastro-enteritis 1
Influenza 1
Gastric influenza 1
Acute articular rheumatism 1
Staphylococcal septicæmia 1
Vaccine reaction 1
Vincent's affection of gums and palate 1