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S. S., aged 28, of Jewell Street, was admitted to Maitland Sanatorium on June
9th, 1913, and remained for 5 months. She gained 11½ lbs. in weight, but became
easily tired. On her discharge she had very little cough, and no expectoration.
Her general condition improved, but she had very little stamina. She left the above
address just before Christmas, 1913, and her present home is unknown.
N. L., aged 33, of Green Dragon Yard, was admitted to Fairlight Sanatorium
on July 15th, 1913, where he remained for 6 months. He had very little resisting
power and his lung condition did not improve during the latter part of his stay at
the Sanatorium. His general health improved, that is, he gained 15 lbs. in weight,
but his temperature continued to rise to nearly 100 degrees and his cough was very
troublesome. He did not attend any dispensary or other institution after leaving
the Sanatorium.
S. C., aged 29, of Fulbourne Street, was admitted to the Maitland Sanatorium on
August 26th, 1913, and remained there for 3 months. She gained 7 lbs. in weight
and her temperature was normal. Her cough and expectoration disappeared. She
was very despondent and was advised to have dispensary treatment. Since her
discharge she has been attending the Whitechapel Dispensary,
M. S., aged 50, a plumber of Eric Street, was admitted to Fairlight Sanatorium
on September 9th, 1913, and discharged on November 8th. He gained a stone in
weight and his temperature became normal. The Medical Superintendent reported
that his sputum was free from Tubercle Bacilli, and as regards his chest, he saw no
reason why he should not remain well. In a day or two, however, he was admitted
to the Victoria Park Chest Hospital, where he died on November 16th from
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Tuberculous Enteritis.
S. S., aged 28, of Bromhead Street, was admitted to Maitland Sanatorium on
October 27th, where she remained for 3 months and gained 6 lbs. in weight. Her
walking and working capacity were good. She had not much cough, but she
expectorated a great deal in the mornings. No Tubercle Bacilli were found in the
sputum when she was discharged. Since her discharge she attended at the Stepney
Green Dispensary. Her cough at times was troublesome, but she was able to do
housework and was steadily gaining weight.
I. W., aged 44, a bootmaker of Graces Alley, was admitted to the Fairlight
Sanatorium on November 10th, 1913, and remained there for 4 months, where he
gained 27 lbs. in weight. His temperature was quite normal when he was
discharged. The Medical Superintendent considered him to be in good condition
and should keep well.