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Case 27.—J. F., Newspaper Employe, Single, Age 21.
No family history of Tuberculosis. Has had various attacks of
bronchitis during the last few years. His health was fairly
good up to ten months ago, when he began to feel weak and
to thin. Has not had blood-spitting. Has lately been outpatient
at Guy's and Brompton hospitals. Sputum positive
for bacilli.
Pulse 88. Bange of temperature 97°—99°.
Dulness over apex of right lung.
Admitted to Benenden 14th December, 1911.
Still under treatment.
Case 28.—E. S., Wheelwright's Labourer, Married, Age 43.
No family history of Tuberculosis. Quite well in health up to six
weeks ago. Has had no blood-spitting. Has thinned. Loss
of weight 8 lbs. Outpatient at St. Bartholomew's hospital.
Sputum positive for bacilli.
Pulse 108. Range of temperature 96.8"—98".
Dulness over middle lobe front of right lung.
Admitted to Benenden 18th December, 1911. Discharged from
Benenden 6th April, 1912.
Number of days under treatment 110. Gain in weight 25 lbs.
Condition of disease on discharge—Arrested.
Prognosis—good.