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Schick Test.—The Schick Test was performed on 192
Scarlet Fever Convalescents. Of these 112 were positive and
80 were negative.
Staff Illness.—114 nurses and maids had been warded
during the year with various complaints; all recovered. Seven
nurses contracted Scarlet Fever, 8 contracted Diphtheria,'
2 contracted Measles, and 5 contracted Mumps. Ten nurses
and maids had been warded with Influenza, 23 with sore
throat, and 59 others were off duty for short periods with
minor complaints. All the probationers are now Dick and
Schick tested on their arrival for duty, and those found susceptible
to either Scarlet Fever or Diphtheria are immunised.
Gate Cases.—The following is a record of cases suspected
to be suffering from infectious disease which were brought
direct to the Hospital for diagnosis: —
Number sent by medical practitioners 183
Number of these admitted 109
Number brought by relatives 433
Number of these admitted 119
Total number of cases examined 616
Total number of these admitted 228
Bacteriological Work.—In addition to the routine
bacteriological work of the Hospital, the following examinations
were made for medical practitioners: —
Throat Swabs for Diphtheria 1513
Number which proved positive 158
Nasal Swabs for Diphtheria 18
Number which proved positive 10
Widal Tests (negative) 3
Total number of examinations 1534
Total number of positive Swabs 168
Ambulances and Disinfecting Vans.—The number of
journeys made by the two motor ambulances during the year
was 1,645. The mileage run was 8,225.
In the collection and delivery of infected clothing the two
motor vans made 3,282 journeys, and the mileage run was
13,128.
All minor repairs to the motor vehicles are carried out by
the Engineer's staff.
D. MacIntyre,
Medical Superintendent.