Report From the Eastern Medical Journal Editor

Originally published in the Eastern Medical Journal on October 1, 1886

Dear Sir:

I take the liberty of enclosing you the latest report of the work done by M. Louis Pasteur, the great French inoculator, who has personally favored me with the same. The system is attracting as much attention abroad as here, even more, for abroad his successes are published more frequently. The report is up to Sept 1, (1886).

Countries Sending Patients

CountryPatients TreatedPatients Died
France and Algeria3244*
England681
Austria-Hungary430
Germany90
United States180
Belgium500
Spain752
Greece100
Portugal240
Holland141
Italy1380
Russia18612**
Romania202
Switzerland20
Turkey200
Bombay10

* Too late for treatment.
** Eight by dogs, four by wolves.

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