INFLUENZA. 



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staring coat, eyes watery, the conjunctive membrane some- 

 times being of a clear pink color (pink eye) ; nasal mem- 

 brane reel and dry; pulse 60 to 70; temperature 104; 

 dullness, debility, &c. These symptoms may steadily in- 

 crease in severity. Runs its course in about 14 days. 



The pulmonary form, which is dangerous, may either 

 follow or be independent of the simple form. It has three 



Fig. 2. Confirmed Influenza. 



forms — (1) capillary bronchitis ; (2) bronchitis with heart 

 disease ; (3) pneumonia, or rather pleuro-pneumonia. 



The intestinal catarrhal form is sometimes so distinct, 

 and one of its symptoms or complications is so evidently 

 connected with the special functions of the liver, as to 

 cause it to be called bilious fever. The symptoms resem- 

 ble those of mild colic. 



The rheumatic form is usually a sequel to the simj)le 

 catarrhal. The parts usually affected are the great ten- 

 dons of the flexor muscles of the foot. 



Remedy. — Isolate patient and disinfect the premises. 

 Comfortable box; temperature 60 to 65° F.; pure air. 

 Rugs, hood, bandage legs. Injections, linseed mashes and, 

 if necessary, a laxative for bowels. Liquor ammonias ace- 



