The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-11-04
Physician Familiar With
Infectious Disease Ad-
viSeS Greatest Care
MUCH CARE NECESSARY
To Prevent Spread...Symptoms Of
Disease and Steps Which Should
be Taken on Appearance.

In view of the serious epidemic OF
diphtheria at Hamilton and of the
presence of cases in Ely, an interview
was obtained yesterday with prom
inent physician of the city who has
had much experience in the treatment
of infectious diseases. His views as
given below are worthy careful read
ing, to the end that all may be able
to assist inteligently with precau-
tiOnary measures against spread OF
the dread affiction here. He said:
"Diphtheria is specific infection
due to the bacillus of diphtheria and
is characterized by the formation of
a fibrinous exudate or false MEM
brane in the throat on the tonsila
pharynx, etc. Usually prostration ac-
companies the disease, the tempera-
ture varies with the severity of the
disease but in most all cases is sew
eral degrees above normal. The
lymphatic glands of the neck are en-
larged and as in the cases at Hamil-
ton caused the neck to be swollen to
twice its natural size The period of
incubation or time from which the
infection really starts until it mani
tests itself by the appearance of
symptoms is from two to seven days.
1t is usually ushered in by a slight
chill followed by fever, aching pains
in the back, limbs and the sore
throat.
"The method of the prevention of
the spreading of this disease Is one
of vital importance and it can not
be too strongly emphasized that diph-
iberia is highly contagious disease
readily communicated from one per-
son to another, and is most prevalent
at this time of the year.
with the knowledge of the pre-
monitory symptoms all suspected
cases should Immediately be isolated
and brought to the attention of a
physician for diagnosis. Even mild
cases of throat disorder should be
carefully watched, as they are more
susceptible than others.
when a case appears in family
they should carry out to the lette.
all the rules of quarantine and insist
on friends and neighbors keeping
away, as they are often the means of
spreading the infection. Dogs and
cats which have been around the
house should not be turned loose
during this time, as they are often
the cause of the transmission of th.
disease. 1t is needless to say that
communications, such as letter writ
ing, etc, should be suspended dyrirf
this time, but if absolutely necessary
letters should be thoroughly disin-
fected before sending.
1.-The habit of leaning over a fence
and talking to neighbors and friends
is a dangerous practice and under no
circumstances should be done. Nee.
essaries of life should be ordered bv
telephone or through the hands OF
your physician.
1.-The specific treatment for this
disease is diphtheria anti-toXin. the
best results being secured from Its
use. It is a harmless remedy ard
the prejudice which some people have
for it is entirely nnfounded.
"The form of the disease in this
reighborhood is hemOrrha ges, which
is the most fatal form. and therefore
too much care cannot be exercise.
Diphtheria is one of the rare infec
tious diseases which is coming more
near with time. The stamping chi
of it is of vital importance to every
bOdy