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practitioners of Ilford make use of bacteriological methods
of diagnosis, the number includes many slight cases which
might be overlooked, and probably would be overlooked in
districts where there are no facilities for bacteriological
diagnosis. The number of cases notified continues steady
as compared with previous years.
On pages 66 and 67 of this report will be found further
particulars of Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria as they have
affected school children.
Enteric Fever.
21 cases of enteric fever were notified during the year
with 3 deaths. Of these 13 cases were notified as occurring
in CIaybury Asylum. An outbreak of this disease commenced
in the summer, but was checked without difficulty by the
energetic action of the medical staff. The disease was
probably introduced by a newly-admitted patient who acted
as a carrier. Owing to the careless habits of lunatics a
disease of this nature can spread with great ease. The cases
notified in Ilford itself call for no particular comment. The
number is small for such a large district.
Erysipelas.
There were 57 cases of this disease notified with 6
deaths.
Puerperal Fever.
There were 4 cases of this disease notified with 2 deaths.
Acute Poliomyelitis.
One case was notified. Recovery ensued with permanent
paralysis of certain muscles.
Cerebro-Spinal Fever.
No case was notified and no contacts or suspected cases
came under the observation of the Medical Officer of Health.