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# BACTERIOLOGICAL INSTITUTE.
## REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1927.
### By E. P. MINETT, M.D., D.P.H., D.T.M. & H.
### Government Bacteriologist.
1.-STAFF.
Dr. W. K. Dunscombe was appointed Assistant Bacteriologist in May, and after attending a special course of instruction at the Lister Institute, he joined the staff in Hong Kong on 5th January, 1928.
2.-PREPARATION OF CALF LYMPH.
The preparation of calf lymph was carried on as usual and as many buffalo calves were vaccinated as could be purchased, they continue to be very expensive and difficult to obtain.
The number of calves vaccinated was 67.
The average yield of 100 cc. glycerinated calf lymph per calf was maintained.
The number of tubes of lymph issued was 57,504, an increase over last year of 34,687 tubes.
The quantity of lymph in stock on 31st Dec. 1927 was 7,563 cc. calculated to be sufficient to vaccinate 226,893 persons, a very considerable increase on last year's stock, being sufficient for vaccinating an additional 20,000 persons.
The value of the free issue of calf lymph was $10,991.50, the bulk of this issue was to various Chinese Dispensaries and to the Port Health Officer.
The Institute was able to supply all demands for lymph from private Medical Practitioners also the Naval and Military Forces.
3. ANTI-MENINGOCOCCUS SERUM.
During the year 720 cc. were issued being 185 cc. less than the 1926 issue.
The quantity of anti-meningococcus serum in stock and ready for issue, was 105,745 cc.
The value of the serum issued free was $84.00.
The agglutinating power of the serum was satisfactory; and each batch was carefully tested for sterility before issue.