“…However, in most eases a histological examination is necessary. A distinct leucocygie infiltration is trust~vorthy evidence that the burn was produced ante-mortem (Urma, 1894;Ullmann, 1922Ullmann, , 1932Moritz, 1947 ;Mueller, 1953;MMik, 1971). Most authors report that there are no unequivocal histological changes earlier than 6--8 hrs after the infliction of a burn.…”