Diseases

[Carter] discusses a fever outbreak in Ecuador. He weighs the evidence for and against a diagnosis of yellow fever.

Carter informs Russell about a possible yellow fever epidemic in Colombia.

[Carter] refers to the 1916 Gorgas report indicating that the fever in Muzo, Colombia was not yellow fever.

Carter returns comments on Vaughn's article to Russell, and discusses his comments.

[Carter] writes that he believes Cucuta and Bucaramanga, Colombia form a permanent focus for yellow fever. He believes that both areas require mosquito control programs.

Carter believes that there has been no yellow fever in the Asia. He discusses the exportation of yellow fever by ship.

Carter critiques the tentative requirements for impounding water to prevent the production of malaria which were sent to him by Hazlehurst. He discusses the costs of malaria prevention measures. He comments on the ideas of LePrince and Griffitts.

[Carter] comments on Robertson's proposed bubonic plague study and on plague infected fleas.

[Carter] writes that he is recuperating from an angina pectoris attack. He agrees with Hanson's yellow fever strategy. He discusses his current work on the origins of yellow fever.

Carter discusses diseases similar to yellow fever. He suspects Cucuta, Colombia is a yellow fever focal point. He comments on the origins of yellow fever.

Carter describes his work and comments on the quarantine. He also provides family news.

[Carter] expresses his gratitude for being named a Fellow of the American Public Health Association.

Carter writes that he would appreciate the Boy Scouts' help for malaria control.

Carter informs Geiger of his upcoming research on the relation between rice cultivation and malaria.

Carter requests information on mosquitos in Colon.

[Carter] inquires about and describes the disease "o bicho" found in Venezuela and Brazil.

Carter writes that he may be well enough to travel in order to meet with Fricks and LePrince.

Carter discusses her presentation on malaria.

Carter discusses Henry Carter, Jr., and the contribution his work has made to the war effort.

Carter discusses his travel schedule and the dangers of influenza.