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Erith 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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C(4)g. Smallpox.
An arrangement exists between the London County Council
and the Erith Urban District Council for accommodation for
cases of smallpox occurring within the District.
C(5). Disinfection.
The Sanitary Foreman also acts as Infectious Disease
Enquiry Officer and Disinfecting Officer.
Following the removal of cases of infectious disease, tuberculosis,
etc., 203 premises were disinfected, whilst enquiries to
obtain particulars regarding 51 cases of tuberculosis were
undertaken.
The Council have a high pressure steam disinfector at the
Isolation Hospital, at which clothing, bedding, etc., are disinfected,
in addition to the disinfections carried out for the
hospital itself.
C(6). Laboratory Facilities.
Examination of pathological specimens, and other laboratory
work for the District, are undertaken by the Kent County
Laboratory, Sessions House, Maidstone.
During 1936, 222 specimens were sent, as shown below:—
| Nature of Specimen sent | Result | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | Negative | ||
| Swabs for Diphtheria | 10 | 91 | 101 |
| Sputum for suspected Tuberculosis | 35 | 74 | 109 |
| Various | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 48 | 174 | 222 | |
C(7). Tuberculosis.
C(7)a. Treatment and Hospital Accommodation.
The Kent County Council are responsible for cases of
Tuberculosis occurring within the district, and also for Sanatorium
treatment and hospital accommodation for Erith
residents.
A dispensary is held twice weekly at 65 Bexley Road,
Erith, by a whole-time Tuberculosis Officer.