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Phthisis.
Thirty-eight specimens of sputum were examined. Of
the 38:—
16 were positive
22 were negative.
Enteric Fever.
Five specimens of blood were examined for Widal's
reaction. One was positive, four negative.
Miscellaneous.
Five specimens of pus were examined for various germs.
Milk.
Four specimens of milk were examined for Tubercle
Baccili, but no "acid-fast" micro-organisms were found in any.
Ringworm.
One hundred and sixty-nine specimens of diseased hairs
were examined for the spores of Ringworm. Most of these
were from children in the public elementary schools, but
many were sent by medical practitioners.
Chemical Analysis.
Water.
Sixteen samples of water were analysed, and one was
found to be polluted.
Sewage Effluents.
Fifty-nine effluents were analysed and reported upon to
the Surveyor.
Air Analysis.
The air from School class rooms was analysed on several
occasions during the year.