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Case 15.—J. H., Wholesale Druggist's Assistant, Married, Age 33.
No family history of Tuberculosis. Illness commenced with slight
Bronchitis six months ago. Has had two attacks of bloodspitting
since then and has thinned a good deal. At the
present time there is only slight cough and slight expectoration.
The throat is a little affected with hoarseness. Sputum
positive for bacilli.
Pulse 80. Temperature, morning 98.2°, evening 100". Weight 9
stone.
Dulness and rales over apex of each lung.
Admitted to Benenden April 18th, 1911. Discharged from
Benenden June 9th, 1911.
Number of days under treatment 42. Gain in weight 4½ lbs.
Condition of disease on discharge —Improved.
Prognosis—fair.
Case 16.—P. S., Railway Inspector, Married, Age 50.
No family history of Tuberculosis. His daily work was in one of
the tube railways. Was quite well and strong until nine
months ago, when he had general weakness and thinning with
slight blood-spitting. Has been a strong man. Sputum
positive for bacilli.
Cough only slight. Expectoration slight.
Pulse 80. Temperature normal. Weight 12 stone.
Dulness and rales over apex of right lung.
Admitted to Benenden May 24th, 1911. Discharged from
Benenden September 6th, 1911.
Number of days under treatment 105. Gain in weight 19 lbs. 2 oz.
Condition of disease on discharge—Improved
Prognosis—fair.
Case 17.—T. S., Market Porter, Married, Age 39.
No family history of Tuberculosis. His health he says was good
until a year ago, when he had bronchitis from a severe cold.
Has thinned to the extent of 28 lbs. in weight since then.
Has never spat any blood. His sputum is positive for bacilli.