CASE 38.—Ulceration of leg.—Private James A.
Humes, Co. H, 150th Pa.; age 20; was admitted Dec. 12,
1862, from Carver hospital, Washington, D. C., as a
convalescent from typhoid fever. He was weak and emaciated
and had slight tenderness in the right iliac region. Nux
vomica in compound tincture of gentian was ordered. On Feb.
10, 1863, he had fever-sores on the leg, which were treated
first with flaxseed poultice and afterwards with oakum
dressing. On the 27th the patient's hair was falling out. On
March 1 the nux vomica was omitted. A lotion of sulphate of
zinc was applied on the 20th and pills of carbonate of iron
and quinine were given three times a day, under which
treatment the ulcers healed. On April 17 all medication was
omitted and the patient was put on light duty. He was
returned to his command June 28.—Satterlee Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.