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Wembley 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]

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Bacteriological Service (at Central Public Health Laboratory).

Bacteriological Service (at Central Public FHealth Laboratory).

Examinations made.Quarter endingTotal for 12 months.
31/3/57.30/6/57.30/9/57.31/12/57.
Throat and Nose Swabs.
Diphtheria—————
Hæmolytic Streptococci2417121063
Vincentsangina1-113
Negative106655957287
Faeces.
Shigella1—6714
Salmonella4—12—16
Cl. Welchi—1——1
E. Coli—————
Negative35475034166
Urine.
Negative---11
Sputum.
T.B. smear-42814
Otherorganisms-----
Negative1411281063
Pertussis.
Per nasal swab-—---
Negative1272—21
Blood.
Paul Bunnel:
Positive1——12
Negative-2--2

Scabies.
Only 6 cases of scabies, five adults and one child, were treated
during the year.
Laundry for the Incontinent Aged.
No. of cases 34
Cost of Laundry £168 12s. 7d.
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