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Richmond upon Thames 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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As previously mentioned, Bacteriological Examinations for
Infectious Disease are carried out by the Pathologist at the Royal
Hospital, Richmond.
During the year the number of specimens, etc., sent up for examination was as follows:—
| Disease Suspected. | Nature of Specimen. | Result. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive. | Negative. | |||
| Diphtheria | Swabs from Throat and Nose | 2 | 126 | 128 |
| Tuberculosis | Sputa | 11 | 53 | 64 |
| Typhoid | ... | - | 1 | 1 |
| Other Diseases | ... | 8 | 24 | 32 |
| Total | 21 | 204 | 225 | |
TUBERCULOSIS.
It has not been necessary to take action under the Public Health
(Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1925, or under Section
172 of the Public Health Act, 1936.
Respiratory Tuberculosis (Phthisis). Forty-five cases of
this disease were notified during the year (29 males and 16 females).
Of these 37 (24 males and 13 females) were removed to Hospital or
Sanatorium. There were 45 cases notified in 1938.
There were 12 deaths from this disease during the year.
Non-Respiratory Tuberculosis was responsible for three 2 deaths
while 9 cases were notified during the year.