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N.B.—These were not all from different cases, but in many instances,
chiefly of Diphtheria, were further specimens taken from the same cases
at intervals for re-examination to determine when the case in question
ceased to be infectious. In many cases this has to be repeated several
times before a negative result is reported.
(2) Bedding, etc., is disinfected in the steam disinfecting
apparatus established on the premises of the Isolation Hospital.
For taking the bedding, etc., to and fro, special vans are kept,
one for the infected and the other tor the disinfected articles.
(3) After rooms have been disinfected, the wall papers are
stripped from the walls and burnt, and ceilings, walls, and all
surfaces are thoroughly washed.
Diagnosis Outfits.—The diagnosis outfits provided by
the Council for the use of the medical practitioners in the
District for sending morbid specimens from suspected cases of
Diphtheria, Typhoid Fever, and Phthisis to St. George's Hospital
for bacteriological examination and report have been made
extensive use of, and continue to prove of great service in
establishing a correct diagnosis in these diseases, to the advantage
of the general public health, as well as of those more
immediately concerned.