Post-mortem pustule develops at the point of inoculation, beginning as an itchy red spot, becoming vesico-pustular, and later pustular, with usually a broad inflammatory base, and accompanied with more or less pain and redness and not infrequently lymphangitis, erysipelatous swelling, and slight or severe sympathetic constitutional disturbance.
What is the treatment of post-mortem pustule?
Treatment consists in opening the pustule and thorough cauterization, and the subsequent use of antiseptic applications or dressings. Internally quinia and stimulants if indicated.
Frambœsia.
(Synonyms: Yaws; Pian.)
Describe frambœsia.
Frambœsia is an endemic, contagious disease met with in tropical countries, characterized by the appearance of variously-sized papules, tubercles, and tumors, which, when developed, resemble currants and small raspberries, and finally break down and ulcerate. It is accompanied by constitutional symptoms of variable severity.
Hygienic measures, good food, tonics, and antiseptic and stimulating applications are curative.
Verruga Peruana.
(Synonyms: Peruvian Warts; Carrion's Disease; Oroya Fever.)