[Report 1913] / Medical Officer of Health, Leek U.D.C.

  • Leek (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1913
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Credit: [Report 1913] / Medical Officer of Health, Leek U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Bacteriological I diagnosis. We continue to use and appreciate the facilities given by the County Council for the bacteriological examination in cases of suspected diphtheria and phthisis. Phthisis. Phthisis has been responsible for 22 deaths, the average for the preceding ten years being 24 8. During the year 49 cases of Pulmonary Phthisis have been notified, warnings and instructions with regard to spitting have been issued, and spitting flasks and regular supply of disinfectants provided for patients. Disinfection of premises is carried out in every case after death occurs. Measles. During the beginning of the year we experienced what was practically the tail end of an epidemic, from which 3 deaths were recorded, secondarily one to the respiratory complications always associated with and frequently fatal to this disease. During the summer and autumn we had a most extensile epidemic of German Measles, requiring the closure of many schools, this measure was adopted largely on account of deminished attendance and conse¬ quent loss oi grant. The mortality was nil, in most cases there was no perceptible illness, and recovery was rapid.