Hepatitis And Poisonings
Six cases of infective hepatitis and two of malaria were among nine cases of notifiable disease reported in the Christchurch health district last week. Four of the hepatitis cases came from the Burnham school and two came from the Cust school. The malaria patients were both returned servicemen from Malaya. One case of tuberculosis was reported. Seven cases of poisoning in young children—five boys and two girls—were reported during the week by public hospitals in the city. It was the largest number dealt with by these hospitals in one week for some time. The substances swallowed were anti-seasickness tablets, turpentine, kerosene carbon tetrachloride, antiseptic, garden spray, and liquid detergent.
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29682, 28 November 1961, Page 10
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112Hepatitis And Poisonings Press, Volume C, Issue 29682, 28 November 1961, Page 10
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