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Wembley 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]

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Bacteriological Service (at Central Public Health Laboratory).

Examinations made.Quarter endingTotal for 12 months.
31/3/6130/6/6130/9/6131/12/61
Throat and Nose Swabs. Diphtheria-----
Hemolytic Streptococci2422101167
Vincents angina32-16
Negative69805448251
Faeces. Shigella31-15
Salmonella426
CI. Welchii92415
Paratyphi B
Negative58305231171
Urine. Negative11
Sputum. T.B. smear-----
Other organisms111-3
Negative21981553
Pertussis. Per nasal swab-----
Negative--
Blood. Paul Bunnel: Positive-----
Negative-
Miscellaneous Swabs. Negative224

Scabies.
No cases treated during the year.
Laundry for the Incontinent Aged.
No. of cases 51
Cost of Laundry £307 14s. 0d.
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