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Diphtheria occurred in the latter part of the year
1910 in the centre of the town, and a thorough investigation
was made.
This resulted in the discovery of five cases of the
disease.
These "carriers" were in excellent health, and
no evidence could be discovered of their having been
recently ill, or having suffered from sore throat.
Happily there were no fatal cases, which I attribute
to the arrangements made by the Council for a
bacteriological examination of swabs from suspected
throats, and for the prompt administration of fresh
antitoxin.
DIPHTHERIA ANTI-TOXIN.
A fresh supply of this valuable remedy has been
kept, as usual, at the Council Offices day and night,
also at the Sanitary Inspector's house, 28, Devonshire
Road, off Pinner Road, Greenhill, aud at the Isolation
Hospital, Roxeth. In cases of Diphtheria, if the antitoxin
is injected during the first 24 hours the prospects
of recovery are good, but every hour that is lost increases
the danger. Therefore it is of vital importance that
a supply should always be at hand.
ENTERIC (TYPHOID) FEVER.
Two cases were certified during the year, one of
which was treated at the Isolation Hospital, and one
at home. The latter case terminated fatally.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS.
Seventy-two specimens were sent for examination:
—67 Diphtheria, 2 Enteric, and 3 Tubercle.
Arrangements were made during the year that
all specimens for bacteriological examination should
be sent to the Clinical Research Association.
This Association now supplies the medical men
sending specimens with fresh outfits.