Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]
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Erysipelas, Rhinorrhoea and Tonsillitis
1
Acute Exfoliative Dermatitis 1
Cellulitis of Leg 2
Quinsy and Septic Rash 1
Septicaemia and Cancrum Oris 1
Rubella (German Measles) 1
Teething Rash 1
Food Rash 1
Tonsillitis and Gland Abscess 1
Tonsillitis 19
Acute Nephritis 1
Urticaria 2
Simple Croup 2
Albuminuria following Scarlet Fever 1
Impetigo 1
Influenza 1
Fracture of Toe 1
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Several of the above patients were admitted for observation
purposes, while in 52 cases the original diagnosis was amended
after admission to the Isolation Hospital (50 during 1935).
The following list sets out the full details regarding the
amended diagnoses: —
Laryngeal Diphtheria to Simple Croup 1
Diphtheria to Tonsillitis 14
Laryngeal Diphtheria to Tonsillitis 1
Diphtheria to Diphtheria "Carrier" 2
Diphtheria to Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria 1
Diphtheria to Tonsillitis and Gland Abscess 1
Scarlet Fever to Food Rash 1
Scarlet Fever to Teething Rash 1
Scarlet Fever to Tonsillitis 2
Scarlet Fever to Scarlet Fever and Pneumonia 1
Scarlet Fever to Bronchitis 1
Scarlet Fever to Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria
' 'Carrier'' 3
Scarlet Fever to Scarlet Fever and Polioencephalitis
1
Scarlet Fever to Measles 1
Scarlet Fever to Diphtheria ' 'Carrier'' 1
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