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Richmond upon Thames 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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As previously mentioned, Bacteriological Examinations for
Infectious Disease are carried out by the Pathologist at the Royal
Hospital, Richmond.
During the year the number of specimens, etc., sent up for examination was as follows:—
| Disease Suspected. | Nature of Specimen. | Result. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive. | Negative- | |||
| Diphtheria | Swabs from Throat and Nose | 17 | 129 | 146 |
| Tuberculosis | Sputum | 11 | 73 | 84 |
| 28 | 202 | 230 | ||
Scarlet Fever. During 1937, 59 cases of this disease were
notified and 57 were treated in hospital. The rate per 1,000 living
was 1.54 as compared with a case rate of 2.33 in England and
Wales. In 1936 there were 49 cases.
There were no deaths from this disease.
Puerperal Fever and Puerperal Pyrexia. During 1937
five cases of Puerperal Pyrexia and no cases of Puerperal Fever
were notified. There were no deaths from Puerperal Sepsis.
The Council has made arrangements whereby a medical
practitioner in attendance on one of these cases can have a
consultation with an Obstetric Specialist if he so desires.