Manual of differential medical diagnosis / by Condict W. Cutler.

  • Cutler, Condict W. (Condict Walker), 1859-1930.
Date:
1886
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Credit: Manual of differential medical diagnosis / by Condict W. Cutler. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    NAME OF DISEASE. Diphtheria. Great prostration from the first. Exudation deep—cannot be readi- ly detached. Exudation if detached leaves an ulcer. Temperature rarely over 104°. Exudation of a gray-color, and contains characteristic bacteria. Death due to blood-poison. Sequelae, paralysis. Diphtheria. DISEASES TO BE DIFFERENTIATED. Membranous Croup. 4. Prostration follows the throat-ob- struction. 5. Exudation superficial—can be readily detached. 6. No ulcer produced by detaching the exudation. 7. Temperature often 104° to 106°. 8. Exudation of a white color, and does not contain characteristic bacteria. 9. Death usually due to suffocation. 10. No paralysis. Scarlet Fever. See Scarlet Fever, page 119. Diphtheria. Begins with sore throat and slight fever. Constitutional symptoms well- marked. Inflammation localized at first. Pulse feeble and rapid. Cervical glands greatly enlarged. Exudation cannot be easily re- moved. Laryngeal symptoms common. Diphtheria. Tongue coated. Throat not greatly swollen. Cervical glands greatly enlarged. Exudation membranous. Throat has a grayish appearance. 6. Diphtheritic Sore Throat. Begins with a chill and high range of temperature. No severe depression or prostra- tion. General inflammation of throat. Pulse rapid and strong. Glands slightly enlarged. Exudation easily removed or picked off. Usually no complicating laryn- gitis. Erysipelas of Throat. Tongue brown and fissured. Throat greatly swollen. Cervical glands slightly enlarged. Exudation serous in character. Mucous membrane of throat vivid or dusky in color.