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Bacteriological Examinations:- Swabs have been taken from
children discharged from Isolation Hospital after diphtheria, and from
children who have been in contact with cases of diphtheria, and examined
bacteriologically. 886 such examinations were made, 77 were found
to be positive, 785 negative, and 24 contained bacteria morphologically,
similar to Klebs Loeffler bacilli.
Microscopical Examinations:—Hairs were taken from children
who were suspected to be suffering from ringworm in 160 instances and
submitted to microscopical examination. 87 were positive.
Clothing and Footgear:—During the routine examinations the
clothing of the children was found to be unsatisfactory in 89 cases,
giving a percentage of 1 of those examined; the footgear was also
found to be unsatisfactory in 198 instances, being a percentage of 1.7.
Examinations by the Medical Officers:- 33 Teachers have been
medically examined by the Medical Officers.