188 THE INVISIBLE WORLD 



The disease prevails chiefly among children. 

 After the child is taken, the crisis may come in two, 

 or in eight, days. If the child lives, recovery is 

 slow and tedious, frequently requiring weeks. It 

 sometimes happens that a physical wreck is the 

 result. 



About the only thing which can be done for the 

 patient is to administer the very best nursing. 

 Drugs will only harm. But call the most skillful 

 physician at hand, to watch the progress of the dis- 

 ease, and to give counsel. 



The discovery of the right antitoxine for this 

 fever would be a great boon to the world. Mean- 

 while, remember the disease is contagious and in- 

 fectious. Closely quarantine. Keep everything 

 sanitary. Freely use disinfectants in the patient's 

 room. As soon as the disease terminates, thor- 

 oughly disinfect bedding, furniture, clothing, room, 

 the entire house. 



