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76. Bacteriological Diagnosis. Sputum from 151 cases of
suspected phthisis was examined at the Lister Institute,
and tubercle bacilli were found in 38 cases. The number of
examinations for the five preceding years was 171, 175, 179,
210, and 191, respectively. In addition, the Medical Officer
examined 628 specimens of sputum at the Tuberculosis
Dispensary, which saved a considerable expense to the
Borough Council.
77. In my Annual Report for 1904 some figures were given
as to the "Public-house as a Source of Infection" and
"Chronic Tuberculosis in Children" (see p. 50 of the Report).
78. Disinfection was performed by the Public Health
Department at 194 premises, compared with 146, 166, and
152, in the three preceding years. Disinfection was performed
after the death of the patient, and also after removal to
hospital, sanatorium, or other occasion of the bedroom being
vacated.
79. Sanatorium Treatment. Since the year 1904 the Council
has had an arrangement with Dr. Carling, the Superintendent
and late proprietor of the Maitland Cottage Sanatorium,
Peppard, by which the Council maintains beds at the Sanatorium,
paying a fixed inclusive charge of 30s. a week for each
bed when occupied by an adult, 25s. for children, and 20s.
a week when unoccupied. Dr. Carling, during the year 1909,
made arrangements to vest the Sanatorium in trustees, and
put it under control of a Management Committee appointed
by the Governors, of which your Medical Officer of Health
is a member.