Warning Against Dread
Diphtheria in Charlotte
Nine cases of diphtheria reported to Charlotte health authorities
since September 1, led Dr. C.C. Hudson, city health officer, to issue a warning
stressing the need of exercising the greatest precaution in combatting the
spread of the disease.
Every case of diphtheria, Dr. Hudson said, can be cured if
the people will be on the alert to detect the early symptoms and just as quick
to report each case to physicians.
This is the time of year when diphtheria always makes its
appearance, continued the health officer.
There are four types of diphtheria, added Dr. Hudson. One is
identified by small sores on the skin; another is recognized first in the nose,
a third in the tonsils and the fourth, the most dangerous and severe of all,
has its beginning in the windpipe.
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