Methods of Destruction of Tubercle Bacilli in the Sputum for Use in Indian Homes, with Some Experiments

is now generally accepted that most infecions with the tubercle bacillus, at least those r?m which pulmonary tuberculosis results, are Produced by inhalation of material containing ubercle bacilli. This material may be either n>?ist or dry. In the moist form it is usually aled from droplets produced by a patient c?ughing, sneezing or speaking loudly. These 1 ^Plets have a very limited range, various 1 iters placing the distance between eight inches na two feet under normal conditions. The ^coikj form 0f inhalation is of dry material