of the late feftilence. 145 A Lofs of Appetite jor a great while, proved mojl commonly but a dangerous Prognoftick. IT appears, by what hath been already faid, that a Loathing at Stomach was a certain Sign of Infection *, and upon a Con- tinuance of it, it was neceffary that there fhould enfue a Defect of Kourifhment and Strength, which made a Perfon much more liable to the worft. Influences of the Di- {temper, and even to Erofion and Sphacela- tion of the Stomach. DEAFNESS joined with Drowjinefs, were Signs the Parotides would foon appear. WHEN Buboes went in again without due Evacuation^ and while bad Symptoms continued^ Matters were generally doubtful^ and for the mofl Part very dangerous. I always looked upon my Labours to be defeated, whenfoever thefe Tumours dis- appeared of a fudden without any maniferr. Caufe ^ for it was owing to the Retreat of the Venom inwards^ where it made terrible Mifchief, and was extreamly difficult to be got
