A Case of Haemochromatosis, or Pigmentary Cirrhosis of the Liver With Glycosuria

Abstract

I43 TimEq 13'IC1T1SH TAEMOCHROMATOSTIS Nov. IT, IgIt. whose function is not being exercised we might exp)ect thlei to sucCulnb) readily to the attacks of microorganisms. Phagyocytosis under such coniditions is likevl to be at a uinimuill. In solnie cases of pileumococcic infection of the fettus the miiotlher has apparently suffered fr'om01 nio inifectionis lisease. Don" recently reported a case of anteniatal lobar pneumonia in which tllere was nio apparelnt antecedenit infective condition in tlhe mother. Except for feelings of clhilliniess fouir days or so before delivery, slhi felt perfectly well. Cases suchl as this slhowv (learlv tliat the placenta dloes niot alwvays act as a filter in preventing pathogenic organisms fronm reaclling the fetus. IEFEItmENCES.