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Complications developing after admission:—
Adenitis 13 4.86
Onychia 5 1.87
Bilateral Otorrhoea 2 .74
Otorrhoea 10 3.74
Rhinitis 2 .74
Vaginitis 4 1.49
Albuminuria 2 .74
Acute arthritis 1 .37
Mastoiditis and operation 1 .37
Three cases suffered from Chickenpox and 4 from Measles as well as
Scarlet Fever. In 14 cases the diagnosis of Scarlet Fever could not be
definitely confirmed.
Enteric Fever.—16 cases were admitted. Two gave a positive
Widal Test for B. Typhosus and 11 gave positive Widal Tests for
B. Para-typhoid B. Three gave negative results—one of these
proved to be a case of gastro-enteritis, 1 a case of cancer of the
colon.
Of the 16 persons admitted one was from Epping Institution
by arrangement, the cost of maintenance being charged to the
Essex Public Assistance Committee.
All the patients recovered satisfactorily.
Pneumonia.—53 patients were admitted, of whom 5 died (aged
11 months, 4, 41, 60 and 63 years).
The following complications occurred:—
Pleuritic effusion 1
Nephritis 1
Empyema thoracis 2
Of the 5 deaths, one occurred within 24 hours of admission,
one within 2 days, and 3 within 3 days.
The patients were admitted during the following months:—
Jan. 9, Feb. 7, Mar. 6, April 8, May 3, June 3, July 1, Oct. 1,
Nov. 2, Dec. 13.
and were in the following age groups:—
Under 1 yr. 1—5. 5—15. 15—25. 25—35. 35—45. Over 45.
8 12 9 5 6 7 6