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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
West Ham 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Pathological Work.
The microscopical examination of sputum for the presence of
the tubercle bacillus is undertaken by the Tuberculosis Officer.
Throat swabs are taken by the School Medical staff as
required, and sent to the Superintendent of the Plaistow Fever
Hospital for cultivation and report.
The microscopic diagnosis of ringworm of the head is
undertaken by the School Medical staff in the Laboratory provided
for that purpose.
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