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Scarlet Fever, or Scarlatina. 



May occur after some other general debilitating disease, 

 such as influenza or strangles. Vesicles appear on the skin, 

 and petechial spots on the mucous membrane of the nose 

 and mouth, together with sore throat and swollen cervical 

 glands. The petechiae are minute spots, and may form 

 patches of a scarlet hue, whereas in cases of purpura they 

 are of a dark purple colour. Sore throat is a symptom of 

 scarlet fever, but is not usually present in animals suffering 

 from purpura. In scarlet fever there is often swelling and 

 sometimes suppuration of the glands, especially the sub- 

 maxillary and bronchial glands, whereas in cases of purpura 

 this does not occur. Sloughing of various parts of the body 

 is characteristic of purpura. 



Draughts similar to those prescribed for influenza may be 

 of use. It is generally best to begin treatment with a gentle 

 laxative, and then to give a little of the sulphite or of the 

 salicylate of sodium in the drinking water. Foment or 

 poultice the throat if necessary. 



Draught. 



Sodii salicylas, Z^i. 

 Liq. amm. acet., f. ^ii. 

 Sp. 9eth. nit., f. 3ss. 

 Sp. camphorse, f. 5ii. 



Give in half a pint of water thrice daily. Follow up with 

 quinine and vegetable tonics and sulphate of iron twice 

 daily, to facilitate the regaining of strength. If suppura- 

 tion be detected, the abscess may be opened, but the 

 swellings on the limbs should not be interfered with. 



