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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Southgate 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]
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Specimens sent to Clinical Research Association during 1936-
| Positive. | Negative. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swabs for Diphtheria Bacilli | - | 1 | 1 |
| Swabs for Hæmolytic Streptococci | - | 1 | 1 |
| Blood for Widal Test (Typhoid) | 7 | 20 | 27 |
| Faeces | 6 | 25 | 31 |
| Sputa for Tubercle Bacilli | 1 | - | 1 |
| 14 | 47 | 61 |
In addition, 4 specimens of cerebro-spinal fluid and 1 of
exudate were examined by the Association.
Specimens sent to the laboratory at the Prince of Wales's Hospital during 1936 :—
| Positive. | Negative. | |
|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria swabs for virulence test | 8 | 2 |
| Failing to incubate Diphtheria Bacilli | - | 8 |
| 8 | 10 | |
| Total | 18 | |
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF MILK.
The work carried out at the laboratory in connection with milk
has followed closely upon the lines of the previous year, except that
certain pieces of new equipment have been purchased which allow of
more accurate results being obtained. In view of the passing of the
Milk (Designations) Order, 1936, the routine will be further altered
during 1937. Additional tests are now required, and arrangements
are being made to carry these tests into effect.
Summary of Work carried out during 1936.
Total number of samples examined 224
Samples examined for total bacterial count 224
Samples examined for presence of bacillus coli 224
Samples examined for presence of tubercle bacilli 115
Samples of Non-designated Milks, including Raw Milk,
Pasteurised (Non-designated) Milk, Sterilised Milk
and Irradiated Milk, examined 111
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