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It will be observed on reference to this table that there were
209 cases of Scarlet Fever notified during 1920. This disease has
been more prevalent in the district in common with others in the
Greater London area, than was the case in 1919.
During the year there were 5 return cases of this disease, all
the originating ones having been treated at Mogden Isolation
Hospital.
S.B. was in hospital 58 days, during which time he had a
secondary rash. Two return cases developed 9 and 21 days
respectively after his discharge from hospital.
I.A. was in hospital 33 days and no complications were noted.
A return case occurred 12 days after her discharge from hospital.
F.M., discharged from hospital after a stay of 31 days, was
responsible for a return case 10 days later.
L.L. was in hospital 33 days. Upon discharge some peeling
of hands was alleged. A return case followed 9 days after the
originating patient's discharge.