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Draught (thrice daily). 



Qiiinetum, 3i. 



Tincture of perchloride of iron, f. 5SS. 



Water to half a pint. 



Pyaemia (Pus in the blood). 



This disease is characterized by intermittent febrile 

 reactions, and the formation of abscesses in different organs, 

 which for the most part are secondary to open wounds, or 

 to a collection of pus in some region of the body. It may 

 result from ulcerations of the mucous surfaces, or even 

 where no lesion at all exists. The malady is due to the 

 absorption of a poison, and the impaction of numerous 

 emboli in various parts of the body, and the virus is very 

 probably derived from micro-organisms, or intimately con- 

 nected with them. The emboli are fragments of thrombus, 

 pus or debris, and contain micro-organisms, and set up 

 inflammation and suppuration in various parts of the body. 

 In the secondary lesions are found the micro-organisms, 

 and these may also be present in the blood ; the most 

 usual is the Streptococcus jjjjogenes. Pyaemia often occurs 

 after ulcerations of the intestine and puerperal conditions 

 of the uterus, in which cases it is difficult to apply anti- 

 septic measures with thoroughness. The most useful drugs 

 are quinine, salicine, and the salicylates, arsenic, and iron. 

 Alcohol is valuable, and the wounds, if any, must be very 

 carefully attended to. 



Draught. 



Antipyretic draught, if the temperature be very high. 

 (See 'Antipyretics.') 



