370 THE BACILLUS OP TYPHOID FEVER. 



bacillus originated the process resulting in abscess formation. They 

 assert that the typhoid bacillus dies out in a comparatively short 

 time in abscesses which are directly due to its presence, and that 

 often it may be found in the abscess walls when its presence can no 

 longer be demonstrated in the purulent contents of the abscess cavity. 



