The epidemiological cycles of chronic staphylococcal infections in households are discussed and the various methods of control that have been used are examined. The authors conclude there is no sovereign remedy and suggest a number of possibilities for research.

In May, 1965, a community reporting system for communicable diseases was set up in the Greater Atlanta area to provide current information on these conditions. Methods for obtaining data are described and the findings over a period of five months are presented. The values and problems of the system are discussed.