Typhus fever was stated, November 27, 1922, to be highly prevalent in the Vaal River "diggings," with 80 cases and a mortality of approximately 70 per cent at one camp on the lower river. It was stated that the disease was prevalent during the past six months, and that the mortality among natives was much greater than that caused by the epidemic of influenza in 1918. The infection was believed to have been carried to the populous native district of Taungs. CHOLERA, PLAGUE, SMALLPOX, TYPHUS FEVER, AND YELLOW FEVER. The reports contained in the following tables must not be considered as complete or final, either as regards the list of countries included or the figures for the particular countries for which reports are given. Reports Received During Week Ended January 19, 1923.1 From medical officers of the Public Health Service, American consuls, and other sources. CHOLERA, PLAGUE, SMALLPOX, TYPHUS FEVER, AND YELLOW FEVER-Continued. Reports Received During Week Ended January 19, 1923—Continued. CHOLERA, PLAGUE, SMALLPOX, TYPHUS FEVER, AND YELLOW FEVER-Continued. Reports Received During Week Ended January 19, 1923- Continued. CHOLERA, PLAGUE, SMALLPOX, TYPHUS FEVER, AND YELLOW FEVER-Continued. Reports Received from December 30, 1922, to January 12, 1923.1 1 From medical officers of the Public Health Service, American consuls, and other sources. For reports received from July 1 to Dec. 29, 1922, see Public Health Reports for Dec. 29, 1922. The tables of epidemic diseases are terminated semiannually and new tables begull. |