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course be set up in any portion of the 

 body. It is denoted by increase in 

 temperature, or by heat of the part, if 

 it be a local affection. When inflamma- 

 tion of any of the internal organs is 

 suspected, skilled aid should at once 

 be requisitioned, as the progress of such 

 diseases as inflammation of the lungs 

 or bowels is rapid and needs prompt and 

 skilful treatment. 



Influenza. — The remarks with regard 

 to inflammation are especially applic- 

 able to influenza, which commences 

 with a shivering fit, and if neglected is 

 succeeded by symptoms of high fever. 

 The progress of the disease is very rapid. 



