FARCY IK THE HUMAN BEING. 
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In a case of farcy lately in the College Infirmary, and which 
ultimately yielded to this therapeutic, although for a time the dis¬ 
ease proved obstinate and the ulcers assumed a very unhealthy 
appearance, I was induced, with the consent of the Professors, to 
try its effects when topically applied. This I did by sprinkling a 
small quantity over the ulcers in a state of powder. The change 
was very marked after only two applications. The agent, by 
combining with the secretion, caused its coagulation, thus forming 
an encrustation, which, on being removed, a more healthy surface 
was presented underneath. It also appeared powerfully to stimu¬ 
late the vessels, for the ulcers quickly filled up, their edges con¬ 
tracted, and the healing process soon became completed. 
THE TREATMENT OF A CASE OF FARCY IN THE 
HUMAN BEING. 
By Joseph Curtis, Esq. M.R.C.S. 
Although the following case did not occur in veterinary practice, 
it appears to me that it may prove interesting to veterinary surgeons: 
I have therefore sent it to you in preference to a medical periodical. 
January ^\th, 1840.—I was consulted by Mr. Greswell, a stu¬ 
dent at the Veterinary College. About three weeks before this 
time he had received a slight wound on the fore-finger of the right 
hand, while dissecting a glandered horse. He sucked his finger 
and applied caustic, after which it healed. About nine days after¬ 
wards a small abscess formed in the part, which he would not have 
opened. The pus was absorbed, and the finger got well. 
At present there is nothing the matter with the right upper ex¬ 
tremity ; neither the lymphatics nor glands have been affected. 
He was attacked yesterday with giddiness while attending the 
lecture, and was obliged to leave the room. He went and lay upon 
some straw for a short time, but soon came round. 
At present he has three blotches of inflammation of the skin, on 
the light leg, varying in extent from two to four inches. The leg 
is very painful when he begins to walk ; but improves after walk¬ 
ing a short time. He has likewise some small blotches on the left 
leg. He has head-ach and slight thirst—appetite tolerably good, 
pulse about 60; no other constitutional s^nnptoms, 
R Magn. Sulph. . J 
Decocti Jalapai. Jj 
Liq. Ant. Tart. jij 
Aq. Mentha? Pip. 
-Purae aa. Jij. M. 
Sumat quartam partem quartis horis. 
Apply six leeches to the right leg, and afterwards an evaporating 
lotion. 
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