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Disinfection was offered and carried out in 58 cases, including
111 rooms and 835 articles of bedding, etc. Where necessary,
disinfectant was supplied to patients to disinfect sputum pots, etc.
Up to 4th July, 1948, 242 specimens were forwarded by Medical
Practitioners for bacteriological investigation, and of these, 172
were reported to be negative and 70 positive for the tubercle bacillus.
Verminous Conditions.—The procedure adopted to combat
infestation by lice and general verminous conditions is essentially
the same.
In addition to the notified cases of Scabies, all suspected cases
are followed up and the homes visited by the Woman Sanitary
Inspector, assisted by a qualified nurse who gives advice and
instruction concerning treatment.
School children are dealt with at the Council's Cleansing
Station at Tunnel Avenue. Children under 5 years of age and
adults are treated at the Bathing Centre attached to St. Alfege's
Hospital.

Disinfection.—This is carried out either on removal of the
infectious case or termination of the illness and, on request, for
conditions other than notifiable. In cases of request a charge is
made according to the circumstances of the case. Bedding and
wearing apparel may be removed to the Disinfecting Station,
Tunnel Avenue, where they can be submitted to steam disinfection.
Books may be treated with formalin.
The following Return shows in detail the work carried out
during the year:—