An epidemic broke out on May 5, with 30 eases on the frst day, rapidly. increased until a maximum of 129 cases was reached on May' 20, re~ mained stationary for seven days and then rapidly declined. The last case was discharged on June 30.
The majority of cases were between the ages of 30 and 40 years. The epidemic was of a mild char~ acter and all patients, except one with concurrent heart disease, quick ly recovered without complications, Dysentevies—During August and September dysentery was the most prevalent disease.
The necessity for careful food hygiene I Shanghai was impressed upon the camp authorities,
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