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Diagnosis.
Found to have Pulmonary Tuberculosis ... 148
Found to have other forms of Tuberculosis 28
Showing no evidence of Tuberculosis ... 698
Total Attendances and Examinations.
The total attendances of persons for the purpose of
examination, observation or treatment, numbered 2,489
and physical examinations were carried out in 2,838
instances, i.e., in 96 per cent, of the total attendances.
The names of 696 persons were written off the register as
being non-tuberculous, and the total number on the
Dispensary Register on 81st December, 1985, was 805.
Sputum Examinations.
Five hundred and twenty specimens of sputum and other
pathological products were examined bacteriologically.
Seventy-one showed the presence of Tubercle Bacilli, while
449 proved negative.
Institutional Treatment.
The admission of patients into Institutions (Sanatoria,
Tuberculosis Colonies, Hospitals and Homes), under the
London County Council's Scheme, numbered 284.
Others have entered Convalescent Homes through the
following agencies The local Children's Aid Association,
the local Charity Organisation Society, and the local branch
of the United Services Fund.