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82 Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
None of the cases were engaged in the preparation of food
or drink for human consumption.
The cases notified in 1921 were again visited at the end of
the year, and it was found that two were still suffering, one had
removed, one was stated to be well, and in two no information
could be obtained.
Of the ten cases notified in previous years, five were still
suffering, and five were stated to be well.
Trench Fever.
No case was notified during the year.
Of the three cases notified in previous years, two have recovered
and one is still suffering from the effects of the disease.
Bacteriological Aids to Diagnosis.
These have been utilised to large extent during the year,
and a statement of the work carried out is given on page 117.
Contacts.
Careful inquiry is made with regard to contacts in every
case of infectious disease notified, and the necessary action
taken.
221 adults had baths after being in contact with cases of
infectious disease.
Arrangements for Isolation.
Of the total number of cases of infectious diseases notified
2,799, or 64 per cent., were removed to the Metropolitan Asylums
Board or other isolation hospitals. In all the cases kept at
home the isolation was carried out to my satisfaction.