NON-NOTIFIABLE DISEASES
Infections In City Last Month
Gastro-enteritis, respiratory influenza, staphylococcal infections, and acute tonsillitis were the most common infections in Christchurch during the four weeks ended January 21, according to statistics of non-notifiable diseases issued by the research committee of the Canterbury faculty of the College of General Practitioners. If allowance is made for a reduction in the number cf doctors reporting to the committee, the total of cases was fairly similar to the total for the previous tour weeks.
There was some fall in the number of respiratory influenza patients. A few neurotropic and gastric influenza cases were reported, however, whereas there were none of these during the preceding period. One myalgic case was seen.
Staphyloccal infections in adults showed a rise but in children a tall.
Gastro-enteritis figures were somewhat similar to those of the previous four weeks. Most cases were characterised by a mild onset, with the symptoms subsiding in about 72 hours. All age-groups were affected. Only one case of mumps was reported, in a woman of 79.
Acute tonsillitis and acute cystitis were prevalent, and streptococcal sore throats were still common.
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29748, 15 February 1962, Page 11
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187NON-NOTIFIABLE DISEASES Press, Volume CI, Issue 29748, 15 February 1962, Page 11
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