TYPHOID FEVER.SOME UNCONSIDERED HINDRANCES IN ITS PROPHYLAXIS.

Poliomyelitis: its epidemiology and prophylaxis.

IN the history of poliomyelitis we have the story of a disease undergoing a series of transitions with a pattern of evolution which has passed through at least three stages: first, the protracted era of old-fashioned "infantile paralysis," then the terrifying stage of epidemic ccpolio," and finally the present stage, in which paralytic poliomyelitis currently seems to be coming under cont~ol th...

Unconsidered activity, craft expertise and reflective practice in teaching

Neurosyphilis: Its Treatment and Prophylaxis.

Yaws in Malaya. Its Treatment and Prophylaxis

Geographical Distribution.?It is prevalent in South America, the West Indies, some parts of the United States of America, Pacific Islands, the East Indies, Ceylon and Malaya. /Etiology.?The disease is caused by the Treponema pertenue. (Castellani) which is found to be present in the lesions of the primary and secondary stages. Incubation Period.?This varies from a few weeks to some months. Mode...

Marris' Atropine Test in Typhoid Fever and Its Value

was performed at head-quarters on Ross Island, which only confirmed the diagnosis, and the value of this simple atropine test. A synopsis of a few cases may be of interest and these I briefly append below:? Case No. 1.?March 1924. Female aged 28. Vomiting, purging, severe vertigo, enlarged spleen and liver. Blood swarming with double malaria infection. Quinine injections intravenously did not c...