The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-13
BOIL CARBUNCLE, LYMPHANGITIS, GEL LUIITIS, SEIPTICEMIA, BLOOD POISONING, | ERYSIPEI,AS OR WHAT HAVE YOU.

Anyway 1t is encouraging to note that the peasants today do not fool with acute septic infection under the belief that they have just taken cold in il" ,e
 one such sufferer developed alveolar abscess (abscess about the root of a tooth). Peasant like, he needed the advice of the ignorant folk around him, called 1t "ulcerated tooth and re- maned close to the fire for several days, as precauton against taking more cold in It., and much of the time kept meal poultices on the jaw in the attempt to relieve the pain he endured and also to keep "cold out of It.. The abscess finally broke through the cheek and left hdeous scar, almost as great a reproach as would be deliberate mutilation with tattoo. Had this simple soul gone to the dentist at the very beginning of the toothachce and swelling, the dentist could have given instant relief by either making opening to release the pus or drain the abscess extracting the tooth If 1t were damaged beyond repair. This sensible course would have hours or days of suffering, obviate the ever present danger of general septicemia tblood poisoning) and prevent the possible ex- ternal rupture and scar formation.
 It is not necessary that the layman should be able to distinguish hangnail. whitlow, felon, pimple, boil carbuncle, abscess, dermatitis, Iymphangitis, cellulitis, eryspelas and septice- mia, though understanding of the general principles involved is of practical value to every one
 In the first place 1t is universally acknowl- edged except by a few followers of queer cults, that all of the conditions mentioned are caused by infection, that is. invasion of the tissues by bacteria If the reader has any doubt about the scientific soundness of this premise, the in- formation and advice In these discussions will
 
 Most known varieties or types of bacteria, microbes, germs are harmless to man. Of the comparatively few types that cause disease in man we recognize several as quite common and a few as seldom absent where the infec- tions now under consideration are concerned. refer to the Staphylococci, which the physicians or bacteriologists recognize much as you and recognize wirehair terriers and just dogs. But the Staphylocc (aureus citreus and albus, ac- cording to the golden, yellow or white color Of the pus produced by the Organism) are not so virulent as another type that is fortunately less common, called Streptococci. The physician or bacteriologist or pathologist recognizes Strep- tococci when he makes q microscopic examina- tion, just as the herpetologist or trained natur- alist recognizes rattlesnakes.
 A good deal dependsS then, on the type or bacteria present in any such infection. If it is purely or chiefly Staphylococcus infection. chances are there will be just an ordinary boil or other localized fostering or pur formation or maybe merely inflammation, which will run short and easy course and be forgotten In few days On the other hand. if it happens to be chiefly 6 Streptococcus invasion, you're out of luck and indeed you're in grave danger. In- stead of simple boil or pimple or whitlow or runaround you are likely to develop wicked carbuncle atroci0us spreadino in- fammaton under the skin (cellulitis) or an acute blood poisoning with chills and fever.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS . No Pooling
 For about three years have been troubled by an acid system. (R. F.. O.
 Answer--If you will kindly en1ighten me may be able to understand what you'e talking about. Just how do you determlne that your system is acid?
 Autogcnous Bactcrin Some time ago saw interesting article of yours about the clearing up of n case of colon bacillus infection of the kidney pelvis by the administration of autOgenous bacteria, or somc- thing like that. have been under treatment nearly q year for what the - clinic called colon infection of the kidney. (drs w. P.) Answer--Your physician can take speci- men of blood for blood culture, or any other specimen he thinks likely. The bacteriologist ncubates this for week or longer. The bac- teriologist then prepares suspension of the killed bodies of e many millions of the germs in the culture to the cubic centimeter or sterile salt solution. This Is the autogenous bacterin your physician administers.
 After eating highly seasoned foods, particu- IarIy tomatoes with salt and pepper, and drink ing cold milk or cold soft drinks, feel very uncomfortable from (Mrs D. B.) Answer--Well. Dumb Dora, maybe 1t is Just as we'll After while 1t will dawn on your consciousness, if any. that condiments and soft drinks" not essential.
 This Is q Health Column What effect would taking Lug0I solution have on the syJfcni? had an operation for inward
 Please explain the difference between an enema, high enema, and irrigation. Have been U practical nurse. (Mrs E. L. M) What Is the reaction on the human body and what tIle elFcct on the system from tine habitual usc of . in tablet form. (H. D. Ml Answer--Please excuse me. I'm totally deaf in one ear But with my right ear I can still hear personal health questions perfectly. What you people need. imagine is medical advice.