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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Croydon Borough Hospital Laboratory Report.
SWABS EXAMINED FOR PRESENCE OF DIPHTHERIA BACILLI.
| Swabs taken during Convalescence. | Swabs taken on Admission. | Swabs. | Total Examined. |
|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||
| 95 | 59 | 2,085 | 2,239 |
F.ECES EXAMINED FOR ENTERIC AND DYSENTE GROUPS.
| Dysentery Groups. | Enteric Group. | Negatives. | Total Examined. |
|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||
| 12 | Nil | 103 | 115 |
11 Specimens Dysentery Sonne.
1 Specimen Dysentery Flexner isolated.
DREYER'S AGGLUTINATION TEST FOR ENTERIC GROUP.
| - | + | Total examined. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | 2 |
MISCELLANEOUS EXAMINATIONS.
5 Swabs from Fingers : Staphylococcus Aureas grown.
6 Swabs from Skin : Staphylococcus Aureas grown.
13 Specimens Pus for examination :
3 contained Hemolytic Streptococcus Longus.
10 contained Staphylococcus Aureas.
Culture from Toe Swab : Staphylococcus Aureas grown.