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Laudable pus is a term used by 19th century doctors to describe the pus that formed in a wound after surgery or amputation, thought to be a beneficial sign of healing. In actuality, of course, it was a sign of massive bacterial infection, which often proved fatal.
From: "Everyday Life During The Civil War", by Michael J. Varhola. page 183.
From: "Everyday Life During The Civil War", by Michael J. Varhola. page 183.