422 ANNUAL REPORT SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, 19 3 8 



usually lives in filthy surroundings and the danger of infection is con- 

 sequently great. Thorough sterilization of the site of the wound 

 should therefore precede incision. Further treatment is best carried 

 out in a hospital; it consists mainly of measures taken to alleviate 

 pain, the free use of morphine, hot baths, etc. 



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