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62. Visiting. The method of following up cases was described
in the annual report for 1915.
63. Bacteriological Diagnosis. Sputum from 286 cases of
suspected phthisis was examined at the Seamen's Hospital and
tubercle bacilli were found in 63 cases. The number of examinations
for the five preceding years was 151, 231, 273, 254,
and 269, respectively. In addition, the Medical Officer examined
515 specimens of sputum at the Tuberculosis Dispensary,
73 being found positive.
64. In ray Annual Report for 1904 some figures were given
as to the "Public-house as a source of Infection" and "Chronic
Tuberculosis in Children" (see page 50 of the Report).
65. Disinfection was performed by the Public Health Department
at 301 premises compared with 166,243, and 217, 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 house or bedroom being vacated.