Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-20
Certain Infectious pissasss.


 pr. P. J. Cassidy pathologist at the Backus hospital, spoke on Certain In- fectfous Diseases-Tlaeir Causes and Their Treatment Infectious diseases, the system of some organism produc. ing condition called disease. Of all the germs there are only two or threel that can live without they get into | need a sick man or animal. The causes of many diseases are known and the transmission of germs Is by animals, air and dust. Influenza germs cannot infect through the dust. The tuber- culosis bacillis is carried by an air 1 current, as is that which causes
 measles and scarlet fever There is also transmission by water, soil and food.
 He spoke in particular of the diph- theria baccillus, which locates in the throat and works through a poison
 which travels through the body, para lyzing the heart muscles. Up to 1895 40 per cent. of the deaths in Boston were from diplitheria. but in 1895 anti the deaths from that cause have been
 but about 10 per cent. The early use of antitoxin brings, the best results. The Use of it. however, is costly. and often prevents obtaining the benefit. Cases because of diagnosis, or the fail- ure to call a doctor for a day or two, do not get the early benefit of the anti toxin in overcoming the poison. To use dnIfIOxln the 1nlLidl QOSe must DC large. requiring a 5000 unit This costs $7.50, and needs to be followed with lesser amounts, often using up SEQ to s25 worth. In cases the doctors have to pay for the antitoxfn to save the life, and there are many deaths because it is not used. or not used early enough. He maintaihed that 1t should be so antitoxin could be secured cheaper, possibly by the town furnish ing it, and many more lives would be saved than in any other way.
 Medical Inspection of Schools Dr. Lester E. Walker spoke upon The Medical Inspection of Schools, which, he said, concerns the school children. He told of the fact that children show sympt on1s in the school room whereby if they were noticed and the children sent home and placed under observa- tion eptdemics could be prevented and the spread of the disease checked. The inspector goes into the school rooms. signs of uncleanHness, mouth disease, eye trouble, curvature of the spine er TOTS in vision, deafness or adenoids, all of which need attention. and as soon as possible. Otherwise they might not be discovered for some time. There should also be the sanitary drinking fountain, paper towels and other ne- schools have daily inspection and the inspectors are at the call Of the teach CTS in others. Norwich, he said, is de- ffcient in the hygienic care of the schools. and he hoped to see Norwich take decided step for improvement. Tuberculosis.
 Dr. D. J. Brophy's topic was Tu- berculosis-Early Symptoms and Pre- vention. Tuberculosis, he said, is caused by the tubercular bacillus and organism, found in all lands. The peo- pie should be familiar with the earlier stages so that something can be done. It is often that the one afflicted has no knowledge of it. Symptoms are ambition. auni H s continued s hoarseness. ea all m of which should lead to an investi- gation. It is also manifested by the yelling up of blood from the lungs. Pleurisy should also arouse suspicion of tuberculosis and shortness of breath might be the first symptom Unless the germ is present in the body tuber-
 culosis cannot exist. Therefore. the problem is how to get rid of these
 will be expectoratede in a day, so it
 becomes necessary for one suffering from the disease to have the sputum burned by expectorating into some them Washing them does not take them out of the cloth. A tuberculosis
 patient should have his own eating utensils. should not kiss or be kissed and should not marry.
 Tuberculosis Camps.
 Camps TOT the treatment or IuDer- culosis was the topic assigned Dr. Rush w. Kimball and he said that it is preventable disease and it is pos sible to cure it. As the effort to stamp it out started in other places years ago, Norwich is able to profit by their experiences. It is regrettable that 2,000 lives are sacrificed each year in this state from tuberculosis, and 1t is surprising to know how much there is of this infection in thisor any commun- ity. Cases can be found at the almhouse and in other institutions and particu
 larly among the poor. The need is for a camp for tuberculosis. The most cry
 ing need is for an organization which will push forward this matter and se- cure a camp. To do this an anti tuberculosis organization or an organ iation in some form should be started. He thought there would be no trouble raising the money and referred to the fact that quite a sum had been raised by the sale of Red Cross stamps for such a camp. The state has named a commission and appropriated $175,- and Bridgeport. It is intended to have one in each county. in time.
 Plumbing of Norwich.
 Arthur M- Brown spoke on Plumb
 ing. with remarks on plumbing in Norwich, saying that the plumber is a scientist, and the trade is advancing daily. In Norwich there are 10000 plumbing fixtures, and it is probable that not one-quarter are properly in stalled. Many are without vents or traps, or not properly constructed to keep out sewer gas. The city has no means of regulating the work or system of licensed plumbing. He told of conditions which had been found here and added that health Is never bred in filth There is need here of code of plumbing regulations and a system for the licensing of plumbers.
 All the speakers were loudly ap- plauded and at the close a vote of thanks was given. After adjournment refreshments served by the Wauregan house were served under the direction of the entertainment committe, A. $. Spalding chairman.