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Encephalitis Lethargica.
As in 1933, no cases of this disease were notified.
Puerperal Fever and Puerperal Pyrexia.
Thirty-five cases were notified, compared with 40 in 1933, and 40 in 1932.
In 30 instances the notification was in respect of Puerperal Pyrexia, but in four of
these instances the notification should have been Puerperal Fever. In four 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 one case did not receive hospital treatment.
Deaths.—There were two deaths, compared with two in 1933 and four in 1932.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
Seven cases were notified, two of which were admitted to hospital. Three cases
were nursed at home under the Council's scheme, 111 visits in all being paid. The
cost of this service was £5 11s. 0d. The following Table No. 47, gives details of
each case.