CHAP BER ct: 
DISEASES OF THE BLOOD. 
Under this head we will consider the general diseases of 
the blood along with those of contagious origin. 
Influenza and Pink Eye. 
These are one and the same and are identical with the 
“srip’’? in man. It is recognized as being a@ distimctly 
specific germ disease of an infectious character. 
Cause—lIt is supposed to be caused by the introduction 
into the system of a poison of a malarious nature. 
HOW TO KNOW IT. 
The first sign noticed is usually languor and weakness 
upon the part of the patient, followed by nervous prostra- 
tion in a few hours; he hangs his head, the ears droop, - 
the mouth is hot, the eyes are red and in some cases swol- 
len, and in the corners of them is found a kind of matter. 
A high fever develops, the temperature runnizg as high 
as 106° and possibly to 108°. The breathing is rapid and 
is sometimes characterized by a snoring sound The pulse 
is quick, hard and irritable. 
WHAT %0 DO. 
Give the patient good quarters, no drafts, pure air, and 
soft digestable food. Leave the bowels alone, treat the 
