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BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS.
The Council's bacteriological work is carried out
by the Clinical Research Association. The following
specimens were examined during the year:—
Throat and Nasal Swabs—submitted for examination
1,099
Diphtheria bacilli present in 118
Sputum—specimens submitted for examination 107
Tubercle bacilli present in 17
One Diphtheria culture was examined for virulence,
with a negative result.
Other bacteriological examinations in connection
with food are reported on elsewhere.
SHELTER FOR CONTACTS.
(8, St. James Road).
These premises, consisting of a nine-room house,
are occupied by a caretaker and are available, as
required by statute, for the accommodation of contacts
of infectious disease during the disinfection of
premises. The shelter was used during the year.
DISTRIBUTION OF DISINFECTANTS.
During the year 5,298 pints of partially diluted
disinfecting fluid were distributed to applicants at
the Town Hall.
DISINFECTION SERVICE.
During the year, 1,495 rooms and 25,687 articles
were disinfected for various reasons, liquid Formalin
in the form of a spray being used for the purpose of
disinfecting rooms.
Two Morris motor vans are used for conveying
articles for disinfection.