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62. Visiting. The method of following up cases was described
in the Annua1 Report 1915.
63. Racterio1ogica1 Diagnosis. Sputum from 266 cases
of suspected phthisis examined at the Seaman's Hospital
and tubercle bacilli found in 57 cases. The number of
examinations for the five preceding years was 231, 273, 254
269 and 286. In addition, the Medical Officer examined 119
specimens of sputum at the Tuberculosis Dispensary, 27 being
found positive.
64. Disinfection was performed by the Public Health Department
at 353 premises compared with 243, 217, and 301, in the
three preceding years. Disinfection was performed after the
death of the patient, and also after removal to hospital, sanatorium,
or other occasion of the house or bedroom being vacated.
65. Sanatorium Treatment. Altogether 261 notified persons
were admitted to some sanatorium or hospital for the treatment
of tuberculosis. The following table shows the number sent to
the chief institutions:-

There were fewer admissions to the Infirmary, but an
increase of cases treated at Sanatoria.
There was again much, delay in obtaining Sanatorium
treatment. On the average the non-insured patients who finally
were admitted had waited 8 weeks before going to the Sanatorium.
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