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Pneumonia.
Cases of both lobar and broncho pneumonia are included in
this group. '20 cases were under treatment, and of these, 14 were
discharged recovered, 5 died, and 1 remained under treatment at
the end of the year. The fata! cases were all children under 8
years.
Erysipelas.
1 case was in residence, and 15 cases were admitted during
the year. Of these, 14 were discharged, recovered, 1 died, and 1
remained under treatment at the end of the year. The face and
scalp were the areas affected in all the cases except 3, in which the
infection spread to the trunk. The fatal case was a man aged 61
years, who was suffering also from broncho-pneumonia.
Other Diseases.
Under this gioup are classed cases in which the diagnosis was
changed after admission, and also diseases which are not regularlv
admitted:—Tonsillitis, 59; Laryngitis, 11; Vincent's Angina,
2; Rubella, 22; Puerperal Fever, 1; Mumps, 1; Bronchitis, 8;
Smallpox, 3; Chickenpox, 6; Toxic erythema, 4; Septic rash, 2;
Influenza, 1; Gastritis, 1; Stomatitis, 1; Cerebro-spinal Meningitis,
2; Pneumococcal Meningitis, 1; T.B. Meningitis, 1; Septic
Meningitis, 1; Pemphigus, 1; Encephalitis Lethargica, 1; Quinsy,
3; Urticaria, 1; Peritonsillar abscess, 1; Ulcerative pharyngitis,
2; Appendicitis, 1; Alveolar abscess, 1; Enteritis, 2; No disease,
7.
Of these, 4 proved fatal, as follows:—
Cerebro-spinal Meningitis 1 case
Pneumococcal Meningitis 1 „
Tubercular Meningitis 1 „
Ulcerative Pharyngitis 1 „
The Crange Convalescent Home.
This Home was used throughout the year for cases convalescing
from scarlet fever. The Home has accommodation for 50
patients, and the total number under treatment during the year
was 554. The average duration of residence was 34 days. Towards
the end of last year a carbon arc lamp was installed, and the
patients were given exposure to artificial sunlight twice a week
during the winter months. The tonic effect of the artificial rays
results in an improvement in the appctite and in the general health
of the patients. The majority of the patients like the treatment,
and in my opinion it helps to prevent the onset of septic
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