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Willesden 1904
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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Amongst the 298 cases, 17 showed evidence of
laryngeal implication or Croup, and, of these six
required tracheotomy.
Of the six cases operated upon, four recovered,
the other two dying from complications which they
suffered from on admission to hospital.
TABLE No. 4.
| Complications. | Number of Cases. | Per Cent. |
|---|---|---|
| Paralysis | 33 | 12.5 |
| Albuminuria | 12 | 4.5 |
| Relapse | 5 | 1.9 |
| Broncho-Pneumonia | 3 | 1.1 |
With regard to antitoxin this was administered
to 267 out of the 298 under treatment. The dosage
was practically the same as detailed in last year's
report.