=Leprosy.=—_Definition._—A chronic, infectious, contagious disease, which usually terminates fatally. _Cause._—The bacillus leprae. There are tuberculous growths in the skin, which push outward, form nodular masses, between which are seen areas of ulceration and cicatrization, which in the face, distort the features. These tubercular masses discharge a thick purulent material. The destruction of tissue proceeds gradually, years being occupied in destroying a patient. The deep, ulcerative process may amputate fingers and toes in its progressive march. _Treatment._—The body is rarely presentable for sometime before death, and this should not be a consideration in our treatment. If an arterial injection is possible, give it, using normal fluid for the injection. Work with rubber gloves. Give a complete cavity injection. Wrap the body in absorbent cotton and then in a sheet. For transportation, govern yourself according to the provisions of the transportation rules. =Influenza.=—_Synonyms._—Epidemic catarrhal fever; la grippe. _Definition._—An acute, infectious disease, the contagion of which is questionable occurring pandemically. _Cause._—The bacillus influenza. _Pathology._—There is no characteristic lesion in the uncomplicated case. When death occurs it is usually from complication. _Treatment._—Disinfect the oral and nasal cavities with embalming fluid. Inject as much fluid as you can into the arteries and cavities. The usual 10% of the body weight must be given for transportation. If blood vessels are filled with blood, drain from a large vein, and add more fluid to your injection, to make up for the loss of blood to the blood bottle. Close all openings with absorbent cotton. For transportation, govern yourself according to the provisions of your district rules. =Cholera.=—_Synonyms._—Cholera Algida; Cholera Asiatica; Cholera maligna. _Definition._—Cholera is an acute, specific, infectious slightly contagious disease, occurring epidemically and endemically, and characterized by severe vomiting and copious watery stools, violent cramping of the muscles and collapse. _Cause._—The exciting cause is now generally recognized as the comma bacillus of Koch, or spirillum cholerae.