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CASE No. LXKVIIL—GREY
AUSTRALIAN MARE. Age 9 years. Belonging to
the Bombay Tramway Company (No. 44-8).
This animal was purchased on January 23rd, 1890. On December 2nd, 1892, it was
observed to be ailing and was taken into the Infirmary at Parel, when the temperature was
found to be—
Temperature A.M. 38.6°C. P. 48. Temperature P.M. 37.4°C.P. 40.
3rd December 1892...
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37.7°C. P. 40.
38.7°C. P. 48.
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P.M. 37.2°C. P. 40.
37.2°C. P. 36.
38.3°C. P. 44.
39.3°C. P. 52.
On this date the hæuiatozoon was discovered on examination of the blood.
7th December 1892—8 A.M. Arrived at the Laboratory Hospital.
On Admission.—The animal presents a fairly bright appearance. The visible mucous
membranes are tinged a slight yellow colour, but the conjunctivas are free from petechias
There is slight swelling and oedema of the extremities, which is principally localized to the
fetlocks. The pulse is frequent 52, but regular; the vessel is somewhat small, the pulsation
weak and its access gradual it is also easily compressible. The respirations are normal in
frequency and character—16 per minute. The appetite is good and the fasces present a
healthy appearance. Temp. A.M. 38.7°C. The hæmatozoa are swarming in the blood.
Temp. 1 P. M. 39.4°C. No urine was collected. Four grains of Arsenic were given in water in
the evening. Temp. 5 P.M. 39°C. P. 52. R. 32.
8th.—The general condition of the animal is unchanged. Temp. A.M. 38.5°C. P. 52.
R. 20. There are very numerous hæmatozoa in the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 39.4°C. Urine,
clear, viscid, orange in colour, Sp. Gr. 1,019, alkaline, contains a trace of albumen and
crystals of Carbonate and Oxalate of Calcium. Bight grains of Arsenic were given during
the twenty-four hours. Temp. 5 P.M. 39.5°C. P. 60. R. 32.
9th.—The animal presents a somewhat dull appearance ; the visible mucous mem-
branes are tinged a yellow colour, but there are no petechias on the conjunctivae. The
pulse is weak and thready, but regular. The appetite is fairly good and the evacuations,
natural in character. Temp. A.M. 39.1°C. P. 56. R. 16. The hæmatozoa are few in the
blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 39.3°C. Urine, turbid, viscid, orange in colour, Sp. Gr. 1,016, alkaline ;
contains no albumen, but a few Carbonate and Oxalate crystals.. Ten grains of Arsenic
were given in water during the twenty-four hours.
Temp. 5 P.M. 39°C. P 56. R. 36.
10th.—The condition of the animal has slightly improved. At 9 A.M. one large ascaris
megalooephala was passed with the dung and an hour later several small parasites came away.
The appetite has improved since yesterday. Temp. A.M. 38.3°C. P. 52. R. 16. The hæma-
tozoa are numerous in the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 39.2°C. Urine, turbid, viscid, yellow in
colour, Sp. Gr, 1,020, alkaline, contains no albumen, but a few Carbonate and Oxalate crys-
tals. Ten grains of Arsenic were given during the day. Temp. 5 P.M. 40.1°C. P. 56. R. 16.
11th.—The condition of the animal is unchanged. Temp. A.M. 39.2°C. P. 56. R. 16.
The hæmatozoon is absent from the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 39.6°C. Urine, turbid, viscid,
yellow in colour, Sp. Gr. 1,024, neutral, contains no albumen or casts, Carbonate and Oxalate
crystals. Twelve grains of Arsenic were given during the day. Temp. 5 P.M. 41°C. P. 64.
R, 20.
12th.—This morning the animal appears to have improved somewhat in condition.
The visible mucous membranes are clean. There are no fresh petechias. The pulse is
strong and regular and the respirations normal in frequency. Temp. A.M. 40°C. P. 64.
R, 16. The hæmatozoon is absent from the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 40.2°C. NO urine was
collected. Twelve grains of Arsenic were given in the twenty-four hours. Temp. 5 P.M.
41°C. P. 64, R. 20.
13th.— The condition of the animal is unchanged. Temp. A.M. 39.6C. P. 56. R. 20.
The hæmatozoon is absent from the blood. Temp. 1 P.M. 39.5°C. Urine not collected.
Twelve grains of Arsenic were given during the twenty-four hours. Temp. 5 P.M. 39.4°C.
P. 60. R. 20.
14th.— The animal presents a bright appearance. The visible mucous membranes are
slightly injected, but there are no petechias on the conjunctivas. The pulse is strong and
regular, but not forcible by any means. The respirations are normal. The appetite is
good. Temp. A.M. 39°C. P. 56. R. 16. The hæmatozoon is absent from the blood. Temp.
1 P.M. 38.5°C. No urine was collected. Twelve grains of Arsenic were given during the
twenty-four hours. Temp. 5 P.M. 39.4°C. P. 64. R. 16.
B 1086—21 ap