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Similar facilities for bacteriological diagnosis are available in
cases of Tuberculosis and other Infectious Diseases and full advantage
is taken of them. During the year, reports on the following
swabs sent for bacteriological examination were received :—
Swabs taken from suspected cases of Diphtheria,
Positive, 2 Negative, 36.
In all infectious cases where patients are removed to isolation
or special hospitals, the patient's home is visited and disinfection
thoroughly carried out.
Smallpox.
No cases of this disease were notified during the year.
Tuberculosis.
A table is given showing new cases and mortality during 1944.
Whenever possible, all cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis likely
to benefit are sent to the County Sanatorium at Ware. In every
case thorough disinfection of the premises, etc., is carried out as
soon as the patient has been removed.