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Leyton 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Incidence of Complications.
(Results of Investigation by Dr. Henderson, Deputy Medical
Officer of Health).
During the year 1937 some 208 patients, diagnosed as scarlet
fever, were admitted to Leyton Isolation Hospital. In 13 of these
patients the diagnosis was not confirmed.
Complications Present on Admission.
Of the 195 patients definitely diagnosed as scarlet fever, 14
had complications on admission. The following table shows these
complications :—
Rhinitis 6
Otorrhœa 4
Abscess of knee 1
Burns 1
Bronchitis 1
Impetigo 1
Complications during Course of Disease.
These complications, with the number in each age-group, are set out in the following table:—
| Nature of Complications. | Age Group Incidence. | Total Incidence. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 years. | 5-10 years. | 10-15 years. | 15 years & over. | Number. | Percentage | |
| Otorrhœa | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Rhinitis | 6 | 4 | - | - | 10 | 5.0 |
| Cervical adenitis | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 7.7 |
| Arthritis | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 0.5 |
| Measles | 5 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 3.0 |
| Secondary tonsillitis and quinsey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3.5 |
| Second attack of scarlet fever | 1 | 3 | — | - | 4 | 2.0 |
| Endocarditis | — | 1 | — | - | 1 | 0.5 |
| Albuminuria | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0.5 |
| Nephritis | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 2.5 |
| Boils ... | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 0.5 |
| Whitlows | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 2.0 |
| Glossitis | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0.5 |
| Buttock Abscess | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 0.5 |
| Total | 31 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 60 | |