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" Return Cases " of Scarlet Fever.
7 "Return Cases" of Scarlet Fever occurred in the district.
3 of these occurred within 5 days of the home-coming of the
alleged infecting patient, 2 within 7 days, 1 within 10 days,
and 1 within 2 days. This equals 4.7 per cent. of those discharged.
Diphtheria.
80 cases of Diphtheria were notified during the year, with
4 deaths, as compared with 87 cases and 1 death in 1914.
61 cases were removed to hospital; this equals 76.25 per cent.
of the number notified, as compared with 63 cases and a rate
of 72.4 for 1914.
Enteric Fever.
4 cases of Enteric Fever were notified. AH were "primary"
infections. The cases were thoroughly investigated, but the
source of infection was uncertain. The 4 cases represent infection
in 4 houses. 1 case was removed to hospital and 1 to
a nursing home.
The serum of three of the patients was examined for
Widal's reaction, and was found to be positive in two instances.
Of the four cases one ended fatally.
Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis.
6 cases of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis were notified, and 4
deaths occurred. One of the patients was a non-resident.
1 case was removed to the hospital and 1 to a nursing home.
In one case, on investigation, it was found that there
were 2 cases of Pneumonia in the house: both recovered.
Acute Poliomyelitis.
1 case of Acute Poliomyelitis was notified during 1915.
Small Pox.
No case was notified.