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DIPHTHERIA.
Ten cases of this disease have been notified during the
year, as compared with 12 in 1913. The majority of the cases
were of a mild type. There was no fatal case.
DIPHTHERIA ANTI-TOXIN.
A fresh supply of this valuable remedy has been kept, as
usual, where it can be obtained day and night, at the Isolation
Hospital, Roxeth, at the Council Offices, and at the Sanitary
Inspector's house, No. 28, Devonshire Road, Greenhill.
In cases of Diphtheria, if the anti-toxin be injected during
the first 24 hours, the prospects of recovery are good, but
every hour that is lost increases the danger.
ENTERIC (TYPHOID) FEVER.
One case was notified during the year, and was treated in
the London Fever Hospital. The "history of this case was
thoroughly investigated by Mr. Kramm.
Strict precautions are taken to prevent any typhoid
excreta passing into the drains. All discharges from the
patients are collected by the Council's employees, disinfected
and buried.
INFLUENZA.
One death resulted from Influenza. This disease is highly
infectious. Patients suffering from it should be as thoroughly
isolated as the circumstances will allow.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS.
Eighty-nine specimens were sent for examination, 73
Diphtheria, 2 Enteric, and 14 Tuberculosis.
Arrangements have been maintained to keep the medical
practitioners supplied with the necessary apparatus for sending
specimens for bacteriological examination. The Clinical
Research Association on receipt of a specimen immediately
supplies a new outfit.
ISOLATION HOSPITAL.
Sixty-one cases of Scarlet-fever (84 in 1913), eight cases
of Diphtheria (7 in 1913), were treated in the Hospital, and