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ERYSIPELAS.
For 1905, 48 cases were notified with 3 deaths.
„ 1904, 56 „ „ 1 „
„ 1903, 49 „ „ no death.
„ 1902, 67 „ „ 4 deaths.
„ 1901,17 „ „ 1 „
In these days the inclusion of Erysipelas under the Infectious
Disease (Notification) Act appears to be of doubtful
benefit, as the majority of the cases are slight, and are no
index to the condition of the surroundings of the patient.
PUERPERAL FEVER.
During 1905 there were 3 cases notified and 3 deaths.
„ 1904 „ 4 „ 4 „
„ 1903 „ 2 1 „
„ 1902 „ 4 „ 2 „
One case was removed to Hospital and every effort made
to save her life, but she seemed to have absorbed such a large
dose of toxins before admission that nothing appeared to
make any impression. There was no connection between
any of the cases, each appeared to arise de novo and was
followed by no other notification.
MEASLES.
During the past year there have been reported from the
schools and other sources 136 eases of measles, with 3 deaths,
giving a death-rate of .04 per 1,000 living.