What Happened to the Congregation of St. John the Baptist?

In Italy at that time, priests would be exempt from military service. So he is conscripted but as you say, he is so ill. And this happens throughout his young life. He spikes these fevers which break thermometers. People can't endure fevers of 120 degrees. I think there was one of 140 degrees. This was part of the anticipation of his complete confirmation to Christ later on. Purgatory on Earth.