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Scarlet Fever.
There were 38 cases of Scarlet Fever notified (as against 33 in 1952) and
20 cases were removed to hospital.
The disease generally was of a mild type and there were no "return"
cases. No deaths were recorded.
Poliomyelitis.
Two cases occurred during the year, both being non-paralytic.
Sonne Dysentery.
The first five months of the year saw a large amount of work done in
clearing up the outbreak of Sonne Dysentery which commenced in November
of the previous year. A further 115 cases were notified during the year under
review making a total of 276 cases in all. Throughout the whole period the
symptoms were mild, but a number of cases proved very resistant to treatment.
The 115 cases notified involved 33 families, and of these, 14 families comprising
87 persons provided 51 cases. The number of faecal specimens obtained from
303 cases and contacts totalled 1,270 of which number 447 were positive. Lack
of personal hygiene and cleanliness of the home contributed to the spread of
infection. After the end of April no further cases were notified during the year.
Measles.
A total of 620 cases were notified during the year compared with 71 in
the previous year. In spite of the large increase there were no deaths from the
disease which was generally of a mild type.
Whooping Cough.
Cases were notified throughout the year and totalled 143 compared with
127 cases in 1952. There was one death.
Disinfection.
Verminous rooms disinfested 104
Rooms fumigated 65
Mattresses disinfected 60
Blankets disinfected 99
Pillows disinfected 118
Miscellaneous articles disinfected 114