A practical essay on typhous fever / By Nathan Smith.

  • Nathan Smith
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1824
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    alittle watery, but in the beginning of the disease, there is not much evidence of inflam- mation. The red vessels however on the conjunctiva are often a little enlarged, and ; appear more numerous than in a state of health. In the latter stage they become more | turgid and of a darker colour. | The secretions of the mucous membrane of the eye are often considerably affected, become. thick aa viscid, and accumulating in its angles, dry and put on the appearance of scabs. | There is sometimes a considerable in- crease of sensibility to light. _ The voluntary motions are unsteady, the organs ofvol- ‘tongue trembles when an attempt is made to tion affected, protrude it, and the patient’s hand. shakes | when he attempts to bring it to his head. There is often more or-less starting of the Su>sultustes. tendons, and the muscles of the face are agi- tated, especially when asleep, so as to pro- duce momentary distortion. The voice is altered, from the beginning. The. voice is Early in the disease it is usually rather plain- tive and small, but as it advanees, and more
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