Epidemic Respiratory Disease
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tions, but these are fully recorded in this volume; and several of the post-mortem findings are illustrated by excellent photographs and photomicrographs. But, in view of the discordant opinions as to the etiology of influenza, it may be useful to summarise some of the opinions and the findings of the authors. In the first place, B. influenza Pfeiffer was found present in all cases of uncomplicated influenza in the early stages of the disease. The main features of influenza are its epidemic character, involvement of the respiratory passages, profound prostration, short duration, and rapidity of recuperation; it was never fatal in
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