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These 286 cases represent infection in 250 houses. In
all cases disinfectants were supplied, instructions given as
to the carrying out of isolation as efficiently as possible in cases
of non-removal to the hospital, and the sanitary condition of the
premises inspected.
In 33 houses sanitary defects were found, consisting chiefly
of defective water-closets, dampness, and want of cleansing. These
defects have all been remedied under the supervision of the
Sanitary Authorities.
The notification of these diseases was the means of causing
the inspection, apart from the ordinary inspections, of 191
premises, and the remedying of insanitary conditions in 33.
One hundred and thirty-three cases were removed to the
Isolation Hospital at Palmers Green. Of these 102 were Scarlet
Fever and 31 Diphtheria.
One case was removed to the Enfield Isolation Hospital.
The Infectious Sickness Rate of the District was 7.0
per 1,000 of the population, as against 11.3 in the preceding year.
Methods of Disinfection.— For disinfection of rooms
"Formalin" is used (a) by spraying and (b) by fumigation with
lamps.
Bacteriological Work.—The Bacteriological Work required
is carried out by the Bacteriological Laboratory at St.
George's Hospital by arrangement with the Council.
Diagnosis Outfits.—The diagnosis outfits provided by
the Council for the use of the medical practitioners in the
District for sending morbid specimens from suspected cases of
Diphtheria, Typhoid Fever, and Phthisis to St. George's Hospital
for bacteriological examination and report have been made
extensive use of, and continue to prove of great service in
establishing a correct diagnosis in these diseases.