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Woolwich 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE No. 46.
| No. | Date Notified. | Sex. | Age. | Ultimate Diagnosis. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24th January | M. | 14 | Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | Military case. |
| 2 | 1st February | F. | 3 | do. do. | — |
| 3 | 21st February | F. | 6 | do. do. | — |
| 4 | 22nd April | F. | 4/12 | do. do. | Died. |
| 5 | 16th June | M. | 19 | do. do. | Military case. |
| 6 | 15th July | F. | 3 | Tuberculous Meningitis | Died. |
| 7 | 1st September | M. | 22 | Acute Septic Meningitis | — |
| 8 | 21st September | M. | 6 | Pneumococcal Meningitis | - |
| 9 | 24th September | M. | 4 | Cerebro-spinal Meningitis | — |
Encephalitis Lethargica.
Three deaths were certified as due to this disease. None of these had been
previously notified but in each instance the illness started some years previously.
In 1932 there were two cases notified.
Puerperal Fever and Puerperal Pyrexia.
Forty cases were notified, compared with 40 in 1932 and 49 in 1931. In 36
instances the notification was in respect of Puerperal Pyrexia. In five instances
the disease was a sequel to abortion.
Treatment.—The Council's scheme for the treatment of these diseases provides
for a Consultant, for hospital treatment, for bacteriological examination where
necessary, and for nursing assistance. Specific sera may also be supplied. No
cases were seen by Mr. Harold Taylor during the year. It was not necessary to
provide nursing assistance and no bacteriological examinations were carried out.
Only two cases did not receive hospital treatment.
Deaths.—There were two deaths, compared with four in 1932 and six in 1931.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
Nine cases were notified, three of which were admitted to hospital. Six cases
were nursed at home under the Council's scheme, 209 visits in all being paid. The
cost of this service was £10 9s. 0d. The following Table, No. 47, gives details of
each case.