THE MICROBE OF TYPHUS FEVER 183 



This disease will take its natural course, result- 

 ing in recovery or death, according to circum- 

 stances. Not wise to attempt to check it, after 

 once on. Let it take its course; but provide the 

 very best nursing. 



The microbe which causes this fever must be 

 closely related to the germs of putrefaction, be- 

 cause the disease has putrefactive tendencies. See 

 to it, therefore, that the patient's room is thor- 

 oughly ventilated and kept perfectly clean, with 

 the free use of disinfectants. 



But by all means prevent the disease from 

 spreading by thorough quarantine. Except attend- 

 ants, no one to enter. At the termination of the 

 disease, disinfect bedding, clothing, the whole 

 house. 



