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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Heston and Isleworth 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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| Total. | Positive. | |
|---|---|---|
| Swabs for Diphtheria sent by Medical Practitioners | 347 | 23 |
| Taken from Schools, Clinics and from Contacts | 1039 | 22 |
| Sub-cultures | 18 | 7 |
| Sent from Staines Joint Isolation Hospital | 400 | 30 |
| Total cultures examined | 1804 | 82 |
| Swabs examined by Clinical Research Association or at Other Laboratories (1 from Staines) | 4 | — |
| Virulency Tests | 5 | 4 |
| Blood examination for Enteric Widal Tests | 9 | 2 |
| Specimens of Sputum for Tubercle Bacilli sent by Medical Practitioners | 116 | 15 |
| Specimens of Sputum for Tubercle Bacilli taken at Clinics | 4 | — |
| Hairs for Ringworm taken at Schools or Clinics | 24 | 7 |
Other Specimens—
| Urine | 533 |
| Discharge (1 from Staines) | 10 |
| Milk | 70 |
| Faeces | 2 |
| Blood examined for Malaria | 1 |
| Swab examined from Puerperal Pyrexia (sent to Clinical Research Association) | 1 |
| Blood examinations | 14 |
| Swabs examined for Cerebro Spinal Fever (sent to Clinical Research Association) | 10 |
| Preparation of Materials— | |
| Tubes of Serum | 2200 |
| Throat Swab Outfits | 2650 |
| Sputum Outfits | 155 |
The bacteriological work of the Staines Joint Isolation Hospital
continues to be done in the Council Laboratory.
The Widal Tests were carried out for us by the Clinical
Research Association. The specimens of faeces and some swabs
were also examined by the Clinical Research Association.
The Virulency Tests are carried out for us in the Wellcome
Physiological Research Laboratories.