B. Jaundice Independent of Mechanical Obstruction of the Bile Ducts.
I. Poisons in the blood interfering with the normal metamorphosis of bile.
1. The poisons of the various specific fevers (Anthrax, Texas fever, Hog cholera, Swineplague, Petechial fever, Pyæmia, Septicæmia, etc.).
2. Animal poisons: snake poison.
3. Mineral poisons: phosphorus, mercury, copper, antimony, etc.
4. Chloroform, ether, etc.
5. Acute atrophy of the liver.
II. Impaired or deranged innervation interfering with the normal metamorphosis of bile.
1. Severe mental emotions: fright, anxiety, etc.
2. Concussion of the brain.