The conjunctivae are injected. The oropharynx is red, inflamed and covered with clotted blood. The breath is fetid. Diffuse rales, ronchi, and wheezes are heard throughout both the lungs. There is a generalized, erythermatous, maculopapular rash.
Supportive therapy consisting of cool baths is administered without relief.
On the ninth day of the illness, the patient develops profuse diarhea, which unfortunately is not examined for blood or inflammatory cells. Progressive dehydration and debilitation ensues. Cardiovascular collapse occurs on the 11th day of illness and the patient dies. I hope that this exercise is potentially of interest to you and, perhaps, your students, and I look forward to hearing from you.