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Fourth day. General exacerbation ; slight epistaxis
twice from the right nostril. An uncomfortable
night ; stools as on the third day ; urine rather
black ; had a rather black cloud floating in it, spread
out, which did not settle.
Fifth day. Violent epistaxis of unmixed blood
from the left nostril ; sweat ; crisis. After the crisis
sleeplessness ; wandering ; urine thin and rather
black. His head was bathed ; sleep ; reason restored.
The patient suffered no relapse, but after
the crisis bled several times from the nose.
CASE VIII
Erasinus lived by the gully of Boétes. Was seized
with fever after supper ; a troubled night.
First day. Quiet, but the night was painful.
Second day. General exacerbation ; delirium at
night.
Third day. Pain and much delirium.
Fourth day. Very uncomfortable ; no sleep at
night ; dreams and wandering. Then worse
symptoms, of a striking and significant character ;
fear and discomfort.
Fifth day. Early in the morning was composed,
and in complete possession of his senses. But long
before mid-day was madly delirious ; could not
restrain himself ; extremities cold and rather livid ;
urine suppressed ; died about sunset.
In this patient the fever was throughout accompanied
by sweat ; the hypochondria were swollen,
distended and painful. Urine black, with round,
suspended particles which did not settle. There
were solid discharges from the bowels. Thirst