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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

Wembley 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]

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Table: Bacteriological Service (at Central Public Health Laboratory).

Bacteriological Service (at Central Public Health Laboratory).

ExaminationsQuarterendingTotal for 12 months.
made.31/3/48.30/6/48.30/9/48.31/12/48.
Throat and Nose Swabs.
Diphtheria2---2
Hæmolytic Streptococci49844829210
Vincents angina421-7
Negative109919470364
Fæces.
Shigella782911109
Salmonella-321217
Protozoa77-115
Negative475832961648
Sputum.
T.B. smear554317
Other organisms54-110
Negative11227646
Pertussis.
Cough plate1---1
Post-nasal swab292132183
Negative17511913096520