Articles Reports of Hospital and Surgical Practice in the Hospitals and Asylums of Great Britain, Ireland, and the Colonies Br Med J 1887; 2 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.2.1407.1329 (Published 17 December 1887) Cite this as: Br Med J 1887;2:1329 Article Related content Metrics Responses Peer review Related articles Correction Corrigendum Published: 15 December 1894; Br Med J 2 doi:10.1136/bmj.2.1772.1383 See more Antibiotic costs rise 1100% as big pharma exits Nigeria BMJ March 01, 2024, 384 q328; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q328 Measles: 500 cases are confirmed in England as clusters appear around the country BMJ February 15, 2024, 384 q417; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q417 Alaskapox: First human death from zoonotic virus is announced BMJ February 15, 2024, 384 q415; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q415 Diphtheria: WHO publishes first ever guidance following outbreaks BMJ February 14, 2024, 384 q407; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q407 Measles: Man dies in Ireland, while cases in West Midlands remain “disproportionately high” BMJ February 09, 2024, 384 q359; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q359