TYPHOID OUTBREAK.
AMONG MAORIS OF TAUPO AREA. [THE PRESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND, November 18. The latest reports from Taupo received by Dr. T. J. Hughes, medical officer of health for the Auckland district, are to the effect that thirteen natives were found to lie showing symptoms of typhoid in and about the Taupo area. Six original cases were definitely diagnosed as positive, five were awaiting the results of examination, while two had so far been found to be negative, but were undergoing a second test. Three cases were described as being fairly serious. Dr. Ellison, Director of Maori Hygiene, and Inspector Martindale ar» at present visiting all the pas in the outside areas, and have commenced to comb out "ffaikare Bush. Dr. Ellison reports that he is investigating all channels of infection, and any cases which appear to be suspect are immediately removed to hospital as well as being inoculated.
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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19162, 19 November 1927, Page 19
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150TYPHOID OUTBREAK. Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19162, 19 November 1927, Page 19
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