Typhoid Fever in Figs. 



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As applied to a large proportion of the patches, this comparison also 

 is extremely apt. Some few among them, on the other hand, recall to 

 mind the characteristic crusts of syphilitic ruj)ia — a fact which, again, 

 is suggestive of many things. 



'.r. 1 6.— Portion of Intestine, shewing first stage of disease. Fij. 5.— Intestine, witli Croupal Exudation. 



The material of these peculiar looking excrescences is formed by 

 the adventitious matter already spoken of as constituting the original 

 basis of the ulcerations. From being soft, spongy, and succulent, 

 this material has become much drier and firmer, having now much 

 about the consistence of tolerably firm cheese. Under the microscope, 



