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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

Bethnal Green 1883

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green]

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Table: Results obtained in Germany byDr. Kochwith super-heated steam, compared with the effect of hot air:—

Results obtained in Germany byDr. Kochwith super-heated steam, compared with the effect of hot air:—

Temperature.Length of Experiment.Results.
Action of Hot Air266° F. to 284° F4 hoursArticles not fully disinfected.
,, Steam194° F. to 221° F3 hoursArticles entirely disinfected.