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II.—PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES.
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Query NO. 11,—continued.
not a case of illness of any kind occurred among the former during a period of 54 days, at the
end of which the women were sent back to jail.
Martin, W. T., Assistant Surgeon, Ben. B.—This is, in my opinion, the best measure to be
adopted. Removal of the individuals amongst whom cholera has appeared is generally sufficient.
Mee, J., Surgeon Major, Bom. B.—Recommended, when cholera is near or approaching
a military station, that every precaution be made, tents pitched and carts loaded with cots, so
that the troops may be marched off on the sound of the bugle ; and on the occurrence of the
first case of cholera, or of some cases of choleraic diarrhœa, that the room or barrack in which
they appear be vacated, and that it be lime-washed, cleaned, and well ventilated previous
to re-occupation.
Mercer, Major, Deputy Commr., Ben. C. S.—A pilgrim arrived at Wadala suffering from
cholera. The hakeem who attended him lost his son and daughter from the infection, and the
disease spread rapidly. Between the 7th and 14th May, 29 persons were attacked, of whom
6 died.
Mills, J:, Surgeon Major, Bom. I.—Removal from affected locality advantageous, even at
risk of some exposure to weather and other unfavourable conditions.
Morice, J. C., Surgeon, Ben. I.—A sweeper, who had been in attendance on a gunner
(European) in the artillery hospital who had died of cholera, was attacked the next day, and
died in a few hours. A dresser belonging to the artillery hospital was attacked and died, and his
brother, who attended on him during his illness, also took the disease and died. The bheesty
employed in the cholera hospital was also attacked.
Morton, G. E., Deputy Inspector General, Ben. I.—The hill station of Murree (7,000 feet
above the level of the sea) suffered from the cholera epidemic of 1867. Several deaths took
place among the European community, and natives suffered still more severely. At one time a
sort of panic occurred among the hill-men and native servants, many of whom deserted the place.
Munro, W., Deputy Inspector General, Ben. B.—As far as our present knowledge and
experience extends, removal from affected localities is the only safeguard. I have seen this
proved both in the West and East Indies, during epidemics of yellow fever and cholera.
Munro, W., Deputy Inspector General, Ben. B.—In the outbreak at Peshawur of October
1862, immediately after crossing the Indus, the feelings of nausea, cramps and griping pains
left us ; there was no return of cholera, no diarrhœa, and very few cases of remittent fever
and intermittent fever of the quotidian type, became the prevailing disease.
Murphy, M. W., Deputy Inspector General, Bom. B.—Removal under certain circumstances is
advisable, but it is not, according to my experience, the very essential object generally supposed.
Murray, J., Assistant Surgeon, Mad. I.—During an outbreak of cholera, to remove the
healthy from the locality where the epidemic exists, is the most certain and effectual precaution
that can be taken.
Naismith, J., Deputy Inspector General, Ben. I.—As far as my experience extends, I have
never known any subsequent bad effects from the men going into camp, even during the rains.
On the contrary, the change is favourable to their health and spirits, the open air recreations
of camp life support their mental and physical energies, and divert their thoughts from the
gloomy apprehension which an invasion of cholera is sure to awaken.
Orr, J. H., Deputy Inspector General, Mad. I.—Removal from the affected locality, when
it can be carried out, is very desirable.
Prosunno Coomar Dass, Native Doctor, Ben. I.—On the 30th April, three days after the
arrival of the Hard war pilgrims, the cholera broke out in the fort. Three persons were taken
ill the same day. About four miles to the west of Khetree is a small hamlet situated in a vast
bed of sand, surrounded on all sides with hills. Here the death rate was about 50 per cent.
A family consisting of four members were all taken ill in the night, and died in the morning.
The inhabitants fled away, and thus saved themselves.
Reynolds, J. A., Deputy Inspector General, Mad. I.—Removal from a cantonment to a
distant camp has always proved beneficial in my experience.
Rennick, R. H., Deputy Inspector General, Mad. I.—Not always attended with the desired
results in hot weather, or during the monsoons. Cholera broke out about a year ago in H. M/s
3rd Regiment stationed at Meerut. The regiment was immediately moved into camp and
made short marches daily, but notwithstanding, the mortality was frightful. A son of mine
serving in the corps had to bury upwards of 30 corpses together on one occasion.
Roberts, W. H., Assistant Surgeon, Mad. I.—Certainly, leave the spot by all means if
possible. Our best endeavours should be directed to the accomplishment of this object.
Sannders, G., Deputy Inspector General, Ben. I. —Whatever may be the cause or causes which
induce cholera, there can, I think, be no doubt that its origin is intimately associated with the
habitation of man : 1 must, therefore, consider it an act of prudence to at once remove large
bodies of men from their habitations, when once epidemic cholera has assailed them,