DIPHTHERIA CASES
AUCKLAND HOSPITAL WARD. NURSES AND PATIENTS. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, July 2. Owing to an outbreak of diphtheria in ward 28 at the Auckland ti os pi Lai, it has been found necessary to close the ward and it will remain closed until it is regarded as all clear irom any possible inlection. First knowledge of the presence of the complaint m the wuru was gamed when a nurse complained ot a sore throat. Her throat was immediately swabbed and revealed a positive case of diphtheria. The nurse was immediately removed from the ward, the women’s general medical ward, and was placed in isolation. The medical superintendent, Dr. Craven, stated that, in accordance with the usual custom, all nurses and patients in the ward were immediately swabbed and the ward closed. As a result of the swabbing it was revealed that another nurse showed positive signs and she was removed' to the isolation block. Routine swabbing was carried out and on each of the second and third occasions a patient was returned positive and both were immediately isolated. Dr. Craven added that all cases were very mild and that every precaution was being observed. The nurses were being attended by Dr. Craven.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 182, 3 July 1937, Page 11
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204DIPHTHERIA CASES Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 182, 3 July 1937, Page 11
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