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(f) Smallpox.
An arrangement exists between the London County
Council and the Erith Borough Council for accommodation for
cases of smallpox occurring within the District.
C (6). Disinfection of Premises after Infectious Disease.
The Sanitary Foreman acts also as Infectious Disease
Enquiry Officer and Disinfecting Officer.
Following the removal of cases of infectious disease, tuberculosis,
etc., 311 premises were disinfected, whilst enquiries
to obtain particulars regarding 46 cases of tuberculosis were
undertaken.
In the instances where patients are isolated at home, disinfection
is carried out at the request of the Medical Practitioner,
who, for the purpose, is supplied with a card stating that the
patient has recovered and the room requires disinfection.
The Council have a steam disinfector at the Isolation
Hospital, at which clothing, bedding, etc., are disinfected, in
addition to the disinfections carried out for the hospital itself.
C(7). Laboratory Facilities.
Examination of pathological specimens, and other laboratory
work for the District, are undertaken by the Kent County
Laboratory, Sessions House, Maidstone.

C (8). TUBERCULOSIS.
C(8)a. Treatment and Hospital Accommodation.
The Kent County Council are responsible for cases of
Tuberculosis occurring within the district, and also for Sanatorium
treatment and hospital accommodation for Erith
residents.