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As noted elsewhere in this Report, the Laboratory Service
co-operated with the School Health Service in the investigation of
an outbreak of streptococcal infection in a local school. The
Laboratory Service has also assisted in the control of limited outbreaks
of infectious disease at the County Council's Day Nurseries
situated within the Borough.
Summary of work carried out at Central Public Health
Laboratories:
Positive Negative
Swabs for Diphtheria Bacilli — 168
Sputa for Tubercle Bacilli 4 114
The following specimens were also examined:
Faeces 89
Urine 22
Blood Ill
Others 12
Throat 226
Scabies and Lice.—The arrangements set out in the Annual
Report for 1945 for the treatment of patients suffering from scabies
and vermin infestation remain unaltered, with the additions set out
in the Annual Report for 1947.
During 1949, three cases of scabies were reported. In each
case the patients were advised to consult their medical attendant
under the National Health Act, and were able themselves to carry
out the treatment prescribed by the medical attendant.
It was not found necessary to send any families for cleansing
during the year in respect of infestation by lice, although the
necessary facilities are available should the need arise. It should
be noted that details of infestation occurring among school children
and dealt with by County Council staff are not included in this
report. It will suffice to state that the incidence of infestation
amongst children in Southgate is very low, and has shown a
decrease over the past few years.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948
Section 47—Removal to suitable premises of persons in need of
care and attention.
No action was taken by the Council in 1949 under this
Section.
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