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Battersea 1926
Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1926
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Bacteriological Examinations.
During 1926 the number of bacteriological examinations of
specimens sent in by medical practitioners practising in Battersea
was 2,012. This number is exclusive of the Tuberculosis specimens,
the examination of which was carried out at the Tuberculosis
Dispensary.
The following table gives particulars of the bacteriological examinations carried out during the year :—
| Suspected disease. | Positive Results. | Negative Results. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 272 | 1,722 | 1,994 |
| Enteric fever | 1 | 16 | 17 |
| Tuberculosis | — | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 273 | 1,739 | 2,012 |
The cost of these examinations amounted to £258 13s. 7d.,
and is borne by the Council.