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partially immune by reason of the repeated doses, but also by 
the destructive action of the gastric and hepatic products on 
the toxins. 
In the microbe before us we have the example of an infec¬ 
tion which may by its unaided action bring about a speedily 
fatal disorder of the respiratory organs ; or, which lodged in the 
tissues which are already the seat of inflammatory 01 other mor¬ 
bid action, may speedily transform a comparatively benign dis¬ 
order into an almost certainly lethal one. It is a type of other 
infections, which, complicating a simple and comparatively 
harmless disorder, may introduce a most dangerous element. 
More light is wanted as to other elements of this kind, and the 
present observations are brought forward as a contribution to the 
knowledge of a class which it may be hoped will help to place 
medicine nearer than before to taking her place among exact 
sciences. An encouraging feature of the present infection is 
that, however dangerous in their attack, its toxic products ap¬ 
pear to be early modified or eliminated, so that, if the subject 
survives two days of extreme hyperthermia, there is a good 
prospect of recovery. 
REPORTS OF CASES. 
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“ Careful observation makes a skillful practitioner, but his skill dies with him. By re¬ 
cording his observations, he adds to the knowledge of his profession, and assists by his facts 
in building up the solid edifice of pathological science. 
AN INTERESTING CASE. 
By W. H. Derr, V. S., Mansfield, Ohio. 
On September 26, 1899, Mr. Ed. Ford, groceryman, drove a 
bay horse, six years old, 15-2 hands high, to my office, and tol 
me he seemed sluggish and drowsy, not driving with his usual 
freedom. Everything seemed normal, except eyelids, which 
were droopy, and his front legs were slightly swollen below the 
knees. I supposed his liver and lymphatics needed toning up, 
as he was being fed quite heavily. I gave, a cathaitic, and ad¬ 
vised light diet for a few days. The physic operated very well, 
and in two days he was placed under Fowler’s solution and nux 
vomica twice daily. 
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