92 LOCALIZED INFECTIONS OF PUS NATURE 



concern is with discharges from the nose and mouth. 

 These cavities should be cleansed with a mild anti- 

 septic, say boric acid, and the cotton or what not used 

 should be burned or soaked in carbolic acid solution. 



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Meningococcus in spinal fluid. (Hiss and Zinsser.) 



The nose and throat of those in attendance should be 

 sprayed with an antiseptic, those containing thymol 

 being excellent for the purpose. After death the body 

 should be encased in a cloth wetted with carbolic acid 

 solution. 



