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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Wembley 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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36.
Bacteriological Service (at Middlesex Hospital).
| Examinations made. | Quarter ending | Total for 12 months. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.3.43 | 30.6.43 | 30.9.43 | 31.12.43 | ||
| Throat swabss:-Diphtheria | 86 (of which 1 was positive) | 80 (of which 3 were positive) | 75 (of which 3 were positive) | 108 (of which 1 was positive) | 349 (of which 8 - 2.28% were positive) |
| Haemolytic ) Streptococci) | 31 (of which 18 were positive) | 25 (of which 12 were positive) | 24 (of which 8 were positive) | 45 (of which 22 were positive) | 125 (of which 60 - 48% were positive) |
| Vincents) Angina ) | 21 (of which 4 were positive) | 14 (of which 1 was positive) | 20 (of which 2 were positive) | 18 (of which 1 was positive) | 73 (of which 8 - 11% were positive) |