On the Diseases of Sheep ^ Ssfc. 83 



Worms have been detected in the frontal sinuses of 

 human subjects ; perhaps produced by the ova^ or se- 

 minal principle, inhaled. Whether fatal effects have 

 followed, I know not. There is, probably, no animal 

 more subject to diseases occasioned by worms, than is 

 man. Those diseases put on every appearance. Their 

 diagnostics are so perfectly protean^ that they deceive 

 the most skilful physician. If I should not subject my- 

 self to the merited retort, of *' ne sutor ultra crepidam,^^ 

 I would advise, that doubtful and unknown diseases 

 should be considered, and treated, as originating from 

 worms ; instead of being styled nervous affections ; or, 

 (according to the fashion of the day,) gout. I think, 

 the chances of cure, would be by far the most favour* 

 able. 



R. P. 



