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The result of bacteriological examination of fluid from enlarged gland proved to
be " negative "as regards Plague.
The s.s. "India," of Greenock, 105,572, arrived on the 19th July from Bombay.
On the 10th June one of the crew (fireman) was taken ill with fever, and an
enlarged and inflamed gland in the left groin. He was landed at Marseilles on the
13th June.
All necessary disinfection was carried out at Marseilles.
No dead rats were seen, and no unusual mortality among rats.
On arrival at Gravesend, all on board were found to be well. The vessel was
allowed to dock, and kept under observation, after being fumigated thoroughly for the
destruction of rats.
The s.s. "Derbyshire," of Liverpool, 106,876, arrived on the 12th August from
Rangoon.
A European steward was landed therefrom at Denton Hospital, with an enlarged
and painful gland in the left inguinal region. There was some history of fever during
the voyage, but none "on admission.
The gland was punctured and a specimen of the fluid sent for bacteriological
examination, the result of which proved to be "negative" as regards Plague.

Summary—Total rats examined 4,359
„ „ infected 7
During the year 7 rats were found on bacteriological examination to have' been
suffering with plague.
They were as follows:—
Royal Albert Dock 3
Royal Victoria Dock 4
Total 7