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matous organs, and redness and liquefaction of the marrow. 



The observations on pyaemia in the hog reveal the same 

 lesions. In one case Cadeac found abscesses in the lungs, 

 the heart, the temple, and acute inflammation in the men- 

 inges. In another case milliary abscesses were found in the 

 peritoneum from a purulent focus in the tibia. 



DIAGNOSIS. — The determination of the exact nature 

 of the disease is not generally difficult. The sudden aggra- 

 vation of the condition of the patient; the consultation of 

 the temperature curve ; the modifications occurring in the 

 wound; the digestive and urinary troubles and the sounds 

 revealed by ausculation can leave but little doubt as to the 

 nature of the disease. 



PROGNOSIS. — The disease is excessively grave — nearly 

 always fatal. In exceptional cases, when the patient suc- 

 ceeds in overcoming the condition, it is left in a state of 

 decrepitude and misery that will render it useless for a long 

 time. 



TREATMENT.— The complete and methodical disinfec- 

 tion of bad wounds ; the cleansing of obstinate fistulfe, and 

 the free opening of deep, suppurating foci will prevent the 

 disease in the majority of cases. When the disease is once 

 started the surgeon's efforts should be directed toward the 

 complete disinfection of the woundi causing the trouble. An- 

 tiseptic powders of high potency, applied freely, is the best 

 method of treatment. When the wound is anfractuous and 

 irregular, and presents excavations, there should be no fear 

 to cauterize the wound and make it smooth. The general 

 symptoms must be attacked in every manner possible. Sul- 

 phate of quinine, alcohol, coffee and salicylate of soda can 

 render some service. When the patient refuses nourishment 

 it must be fed with bouillon, milk and hay tea, administered 

 per OS or per rectum. In the great majority of cases when 

 the disease is confirmed all the medication will prove insuf- 



