ABSTRACT
HISTORY The name spotted fever I consider a good one, for this reason: To the laity it bodes grave responsibility. We well know that certain diseases afflicting a patient to a profound degree are inconsistent with life. Many of these cases terminating fatally with the best skill and untiring energy an intelligent physician can give them, we then feel the burden is somewhat lightened, and the responsibility of life is shared by family and friends if they are prepared for the inevitable.
