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Of the 367 specimens from suspected cases of Diphtheria, 77
were found to be positive, of the 217 specimens from suspected cases
of Pulmonary Tuberculosis 46 proved positive, and of the 7 specimens
from suspected cases of Enteric Fever 4 proved positive.
Amongst the 367 specimens from patients suspected to be
suffering from Diphtheria 40 were taken in the Elementary Schools
by the School Medical Officer in connection with outbreaks of
Diphtheria in particular classes.
There were 1,812 samples of sewage and effluent analysed and
reported on.
There were also 37 samples of drinking water examined, and
in every case the sample was found to be quite satisfactory.
Diseases of Animals Acts.—There were 3 outbreaks of
Parastic Mange during the year, 11 animals (horses) being affected.
One horse was suspected to be suffering from Glanders, but did not
react to the Mallein test.
Specimens were taken from a dog at Muswell Hill, suspected
of Rabies, and submitted to Sir John McFadyean for examination,
who reported that the result of his experiments were negative.
By the Tuberculosis Order of 1913, made by the Board of
Agriculture and Fisheries, Tuberculosis in cows was made compulsorily
notifiable as from the 1st of May, 1913, but no cases have
been notified in the Borough.
Three licences for the removal of swine from one place to
another were granted.