BUBO

is inflammation of a lymphatic gland. The lymphatic glands strain the lymph pa ing through them, and if germs be present stop thom. The germs then cause inflammation in the — instead of reaching the blood and —- All the lymph from the hand and arm drains through the glands of tho arm hence a sore on the finger may cause a bubo in the arm pit; again the lymph in the fost, leq. end. Sidqh pane i eee groin, and a bubo here is a common result of a sore heel, whilst a sore throat may cause a bubo (respi pas jaw. The treatment should be rest and the pha re tion of fomentations; if an absce forms this be lanced. A light diet and a purge should also be taken. [s. 339]