TYPHOID OUTBREAK AT TAUPO.
Auckland, November 18. Reports from Taupo received by Dr. T. J. Hughes, Medical Officer of Health for the Auckland district, are to the effect that thirteen Natives have, been found to be showing symptoms of typhoid in and about the Taupo area. Six oi’iginal eases were definitely diagnosed as positive. Five are awaiting results of examination, while two have so far been found to be negative, but are undergoing a second test. Three cases are described as being fairly serious. Dr. Ellison (Director of Maori Hygiene) and Inspector Martindale are at present visiting all pahs in the outside areas, and have commenced: to comb out the Waikare bush. Dr. Ellison reports that he is investigating all channel? ofin fection, and any cases which appear to be suspicious are immediately removed to the hospital, as well as being innoculated.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3719, 19 November 1927, Page 3
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142TYPHOID OUTBREAK AT TAUPO. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3719, 19 November 1927, Page 3
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