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Two further cases of tubercular meningitis occurred in
two out-district patients admitted during the year, one with
a notification of encephalitis and the other for observation.
One of these patients died on the 10th day in hospital and
the other was transferred to a general hospital after 8 days'
treatment, but died subsequently.
OTHER DISEASES.
'24 eases, mainly admitted with a tentative diagnosis for
observation, complete the record of cases dealt with during
the year. All recovered and were discharged, the following
being the conditions diagnosed:—
Puerperal pyrexia due to measles 1
Post-measles mastoiditis 1
Post-scarlatinal mastoiditis 1
Post-scarlatinal nephritis 1
Post-scarlatinal adenitis 1
Rubella 1
Mumps 1
Non-specific parotitis 1
Streptococcal throat 7
Infective conjunctivitis 1
Enteritis 1
Gastro-enteritis 1
Scabies 2
No observed disease 1
Infants, admitted with mothers for nursing
purposes 3
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CROSS - INFECTION.
Eleven cases of scarlet fever contracted measles whilst
in hospital.
One case of measles developed scarlet fever.