Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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(b) Examination of Pathological Specimens.
The following table sets out a record of the bacteriological work during the year, all of which was carried out in the Council's Laboratory
Suspected Disease. | Result. | Totals. | |
---|---|---|---|
Positive. | Negative. | ||
Diphtheria | 65 | 498 | 563 |
Tuberculosis | 21 | 109 | 130 |
Other Diseases | - | 9 | 2 |
N.B.— In addition to the above, a number of urine examinations
were made in connection with the Clinics, etc.