For transportation of bodies dead of this disease, govern yourself according to the provisions of the transportation rules. =Yellow Fever.=—_Synonyms._—Typhus ichteroides; Febris flava; Black vomit; Yellow jack. _Definition._—An acute, infectious, though non-contagious disease of the tropics or sub-tropics, characterized by a high grade of fever, lasting from two to seven days, tenderness over the epigastrium (stomach), vomiting of black, broken down blood, and yellow discoloration of the skin. _Cause._—Not known, although it is definitely known that the infection is spread through the bite of a species of mosquito, the stegomyia fasciata. _Pathology._—The skin and the mucous membranes show a varying degree of jaundice, from a light yellow to a dark brownish or orange color; the color deepening over the course of the blood vessels. The stomach contains more or less of broken down blood, the so-called black vomit. The blood is dark and broken down. _Treatment._—Arterial injection of 64 oz., of half strength fluid followed by sufficient normal fluid to assure disinfection and preservation. Drainage of contents from vein and massage of face with full strength hydrogen peroxide in an attempt to clear the complexion. Full abdominal cavity treatment, and close orifices of the body. For transportation of bodies dead of this disease, govern yourself according to the provisions of the transportation rules. =Diphtheria.=—_Synonyms._—Diphtheritis; angina maligna; membranous croup. _Definition._—An acute infectious, contagious disease characterized by a grayish-white, fibrinous exudate, usually located on the tonsils or the neighboring tissues. _Cause._—This is the bacillus diphtheriae, although some still hold that the specific cause has not as yet been determined. _Pathology._—In the severe forms the deeper connective tissues are involved, and there may be extensive destruction of tissue, including the blood-vessels. There is more or less discoloration of the tissues from extravasation of the coloring matter. The kidneys and spleen may be enlarged. The blood is more or less broken down, the fibrin is deficient.