Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Other Examinations.
Cerebro Spinal Fluids: 8 examined.
6 Fluids Weichselbaum's Diplococcus obtained in pure
culture.
1 Fluid Pneumococcus obtained.
1 Fluid proved sterile.
Pericardial Fluid: 1.
Pneumococcus grown in pure culture from above.
Specimens of Pas for Organisms: 3.
Specimens of Blood for Culture: 13.
1 Specimen Haemolytic Streptococcus obtained in pure
culture.
1 Specimen Pneumococcus obtained in pure culture.
1 Specimen B. Coli Communior obtained.
10 Specimens were proved to be sterile.
Urines for Organisms: 7.
Sputums Cultured for Bordet's Bacillus: 2.
Bordet's Bacillus grown from 1 specimen.
Loffler's Blood Serum: 253 dozen tubes.
Agar Agar | 3,800cc |
Peptone Broth | 2,600cc |
Peptone Water | 1,000cc |
Hiss' Serum Water | 200cc |
Litmus Milk | 400cc |
Gelatine | 300cc |
Glycerine Potato Agar | 150cc |