The present method of inoculating for the small-pox. To which are added, some experiments, instituted with a view to discover the effects of a similar treatment in the natural small-pox / [Thomas Dimsdale].

  • Dimsdale, Thomas, 1712-1800.
Date:
1768
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Credit: The present method of inoculating for the small-pox. To which are added, some experiments, instituted with a view to discover the effects of a similar treatment in the natural small-pox / [Thomas Dimsdale]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    I [ 28 ]■ tion> as I foppofe it at that time to have its utmofjt adivity. In all cafes, when I take matter from an inoculated perfon, it is from the place where it was inferred ; as I am always fore to find infection there if the difeafe fucceeds, and always of fufEeient energy. It may appear ftrange that no bandage, dreffing, or application whatfoever, is made uie 01 to the part infedied 3 but that the rnoft Ample incifion being made, and moi- ftened with the fmalleft particle of the re¬ cent fluid matter, the whole is committed to nature. 1 his method is however perfectly right, oceanic the application of either piaifter or unguent, as is the ufual pra&ice, will occafion an inflammation on feme {kins, and iii an tend to difguife the natural ap¬ peal ance of the incifion, and prevent our foi tiling'a proper judgment of the progrefs of the infection ; which will afterwards appear to be a matter of mtich importance. ' If