THE INTRA-UTERINE TRANSMISSION OF TYPHOID

This case is reported because it is probably unique. A search of the literature has revealed a number of reported cases of intra-uterine transmission of typhoid, but none in which a mother convalescing from typhoid gave birth to a convalescent baby with positive stools and positive Widal reaction. REPORT OF CASE History. —Mrs. F., an American housewife, aged 22, entered the Rhode Island Hospital, Sept. 17, 1929, complaining of cough, weakness and fever. She had been feeling generally below par for a week but did not consult a physician until two days prior to admission. He found that her temperature was above normal and advised hospitalization. On admission, in addition to the symptoms mentioned, she complained of headache, anorexia and constipation. The family history was irrelevant. She had a husband and three children living and well. She had not had a menstrual period for the past six months; otherwise her