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Surbiton 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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Scarlet Fever.
The total number of cases of Scarlet Fever was
78, of which 74 were admitted to Hospital and 4 were
nursed at home. These cases were visited by the
Medical Officer and in each case all necessary isolation
and other precautions were taken.
There was one death which occurred in the Tolworth Isolation Hospital.
| Ward. | No. of Cases. | Treated in Hospital. | Treated at Home. | Deaths. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrylands | 7 | 7 | — | — |
| Chessington | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| Hook & Southborough | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| Seething Wells | — | — | — | — |
| St. Mark's | 5 | 3 | 2 | — |
| Surbiton Hill | 5 | 4 | 1 | — |
| Tolworth East | 12 | 12 | — | — |
| Tolworth West | 18 | 18 | — | — |
| Tolworth South | 21 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
It will be noticed that Tolworth has the greatest
number of cases which is accounted for by its being
the more populous area with the largest number of
children
Two cases which were already in the Isolation
Hospital suffering from Scarlet Fever contracted
Diphtheria. In each case the probable source of
infection was a nurse who was herself suffering from
Diphtheria.
Diphtheria.
The incidence of Diphtheria in the district
showed a remarkable drop, there being only 22 cases
aeainst 49 for the previous year, with only 2 deaths.
It will be seen from the table below that Tolworth
West Ward had the greatest number.