Information to be given of existence of dangerous disease

4[or continuous pyrexia of

unknown origin].— Every medical practitioner who treats or becomes cognizant of the existence of any dangerous disease

5[or any case of continuous pyrexia of unknown origin of more than four day’s

duration] in any private or public dwelling, other than a public hospital, shall give information of the

same with the least practicable delay to the executive health officer. The said information shall be communicated in such form and with such details as the executive health officer, with the consent of the