THE ROLE OF THE BODY TEMPERATURE IN EXPERIMENTAL TYPHUS INFECTION GENERALIZED RICKETTSIAL INFECTION OF THE PERITONEUM IN GUINEA PIGS RABBITS AND SHEEP

Abstract

X-rayed and typhus infected rats presenting a generalized peritoneal infection by rickettsiae show temperature curves which are usually under 38°C. Guinea pigs and rabbits inoculated with Mexican typhus develop temperature curves which are usually over 39