Experiments on the effect of freezing and other low temperatures upon the viability of the bacillus of typhoid fever, with considerations regarding ice as a vehicle of infectious disease; Statistical studies on the seasonal prevalence of typhoid feve

Language: English. Approximately 140 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1902. Text in English. This work by William Thompson Sedgwick presents experimental studies on the impact of freezing and low temperatures on the viability of the typhoid bacillus, exploring the potential role of ice as a vector for infectious diseases. The study also includes statistical analyses of the seasonal prevalence of typhoid fever in various countries and its correlation with seasonal temperatures. A significant contribution to public health and epidemiology, this research provides valuable insights into the transmission and seasonal patterns of typhoid fever. The work is part of the Memoirs of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and includes bibliographical references. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…