_13 Nov 44_:
_Therapeutic Experiment with Typhus Vaccine_
By order of the senior hygienist of the Waffen SS of 12 August 44, it is
to be determined whether the course of typhus can be tempered by the
intravenous or intramuscular injection of typhus vaccine.
For the experimental series 20 persons were considered, of these, 10 for
intravenous injection (Series A), 10 for intramuscular injection (Series
B) and, in addition, 5 persons for control.
On 13 Nov 44, the 25 experimental persons were infected by subcutaneous
injection of 1/10 cc. each fresh typhus-infected blood. All persons fell
sick as follows: Series A—10 serious; Series B—1 medium 9 serious;
Control—5 serious.
_22 Dec 44_:
The experimental series was concluded.
_2 Jan 45_:
Chart and case history completed.