DISEASE IN CITY
More Viral Infections
Four children with roseola infantum, the earliest manifestation of secondary syphilis, were among the patients seen by members of the research committee of the Canterbury faculty of the College of General Practitioners during the four weeks ended April 15. Coryza (running at the nose) was becoming prevalent during the period, says the committee’s report, which is restricted to non-notiflable diseases. There was a slight increase in viral infections as compared with the previous four weeks, respiratory influenza being common and accompanied often by a persistent cough and pharyngitis.
Colds, acute bronchitis, and pneumonia were also common.
The number of patients reported with gastro-enteritis was little changed, with only one severe case.
The average number of practitioners reporting was 9.75, compared with 9.25 in the previous period. The total number of cases reported rose in a similar proportion to 392 from 374. The number of cases reported of certain diseases (previous four weeks in parenthesis) were:
Viral infection (respiratory) 82 ( 76), (enterovirus) 40 (29); staphylococcal infections (adult) 35 (41), (children) 22 (21); gastroenteritis 47 (46); measles 11 (3); otitis media .42 (34): acute tonsillitis 76 (76).
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29818, 10 May 1962, Page 17
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191DISEASE IN CITY Press, Volume CI, Issue 29818, 10 May 1962, Page 17
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