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Battersea 1927
Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1927
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Bacteriological Examinations.
During 1927 the number of bacteriological examinations of
specimens sent in by medical practitioners practising in Battersea
was 2,641. 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 | 393 | 2,236 | 2,629 |
| Enteric fever | — | 10 | 10 |
| Puerperal Pyrexia | — | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 393 | 2,248 | 2,641 |
The cost of these examinations amounted to £344 11s. 0d.,
and is borne by the Council.