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(b) Scarlet Fever.
During the year, 233 cases of Scarlet Fever were notified, 11 of
these being reported from Oldchurcli Hospital under circumstances
similar to those described under the heading "Diphtheria." Last
year 148 cases were notified. The type on the whole has again been
mild.
(c) Enteric Fever.
During 1937, 10 cases were notified, 4 of these being from Oldchurch
Hospital. The number for 1936 was 9. Of the 10 cases, 9
proved on blood examination to be Paratyphoid B, and the remaining
one proved to be Typhoid.
During the month of July, we received a communication from
the Medical Officer of Health of the London County Council that a
family consisting of British Befugees from Spain had left the Metropolitan
area for this District. This family was kept under surveillance
in case they should have contracted Enteric Fever or other infectious
diseases before arrival in this Country, but they were found
to be free from infection.
(d) Small Pox.
There has again been an absence of cases from the District.
Although we have been fortunate in not having had this disease for
a number of years, constant vigilance is necessary, and the practitioners
are aware of this, for 1 have frequently been called out on
consultation by doctors when Smallpox has been suspected. This
naturally happens more often when Cliickenpox is epidemic in the
District.
(e) Puerperal Fever and Puerperal Pyrexia.
On October 1st, "Puerperal Fever" ceased to be a notifiable
disease under this term, and since then has been included under the
designation "Puerperal Pyrexia." This should have the effect of
bringing potential cases of Puerperal Fever to the notice of the Health
Department at the earliest possible moment, so that the facilities for
prevention and treatment can be put into operation without delay.
During the year, 1 case of Puerperal Fever, and 9 cases of Puerperal
Pyrexia were reported. From Oldchurch Hospital the numbers
were 1 and 5 respectively.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
Two cases of Ophthalmia Neonatorum were notified, particulars
of which are given in Table 22.