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July 3rd 1895.—Autopsy 16 hours after death.
The abdomen is distended, but there is no swelling or oedema of the extremities or under-surface of the abdomen.
Thorax.—There is no fluid in the pleural cavities or adhesions of the pleurae.
Irwngs.—There is a localized emphysema at the apices, but although the lungs are tinged green from decomposition
there are no subpleural petechiæ present.
The pericardial sac contains a few cubic centimetres of fluid.
Heart.—Is normal in size, but flabby and soft. Externally there are no petechia. On section, the cavities on the right
side of the heart contain a few dark-coloured clots, but there are no sub-endocardial ecchymoses. The left side of the heart is
contracted, but there are a few small dark-coloured clots. No petechiæ. Valves healthy.
The peritoneal cavity does not contain any fluid.
Liver.—Somewhat enlarged, is undergoing decomposition.
Spleen.—IS very much enlarged, and the tissues are soft.
Kidneys.—Enlarged, congested, and the tissues are friable.
There is on section a yellow gelatinous material in the hilum of each organ,
Stomach.—Externally presents a stained appearance, due to the colouring matter of the blood. On section, the cuticular
portion presents a normal appearance. The mucous membrane of the villous portion is of a light slate colour, and it contains
about an ounce of fine sand and earth between the rugae.
Intestines.—Both large and small are congested.
Bladder.—Contains forty ounces of orange-coloured urine, but the mucous membrane is not petechiated.
Brain.—Healthy.
HORSE No. CXX.
Bay Entire Horse from Persian Gulf, aged 7 years, belonging to the Bombay Mounted Police (No. 53), was purchased
during the rains of 1894. The animal was first observed to be ailing on December 1st, 1894, and was sent to the Bombay
Veterinary College Hospital, where the Surra hæmatozoon was discovered on December 4th.
December 10th,—The animal arrived at the Laboratory Hospital, Poona.
State on admission.—The animal presents a very dull appearance and is in poor condition, ribs showing. The
visible mucous membranes are pale, the right conjunctival membrane is injected and petechiated, but the left one is
free. There is no oedema or swelling of the extremities or under-surface of the abdomen. The skin is hot and the
usual symptoms of fever are present. Temp. 9 A.M. 40.5° C. The pulse is normal in character, 60 per minute. Respira-
tions 20. The appetite is lost. The sphincter ani is relaxed, and the lower bowel is somewhat prolapsed. The
hæmatozoa are few in the blood.
Month and Date. -
1894
December
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Temperature °C.
P.M.
39.3
40.2
39.4
38.3
38.5
37.8
37.5
37.7
36.1
35.7
37.7
37.8
37.4
37.8
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1 P.M.
40.3
40.3
39.8
39.4
39.3
38.6
38.6
38.0
35.7
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37.8
38.1
37.4
38.0
38.3
38.0
38.1
37.8
38.4
38.1
37.7
37.8
5 P.M.
40.1
40.3
39.5
38.5
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39.1
38.3
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37.4
38.0
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38.6
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38.4
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38.5
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Pulse.
A.M.
60
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48
52
60
56
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64
68
96
72
52
48
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48
48
48
56
52
48
48
P.M.
56
68
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60
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72
64
60
84
92
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Respiration.
A.M.
20
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16
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20
16
20
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8
12
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20
24
12
12
12
44
20
56
60
56
40
52
24
40
28
20
36
20
32
24
12
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Hæmatozoa
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iii
iii
REMARKS.
Conjunctivæ injected.
Do.
do.
Do.
do.
Conjunctivæ slightly injected, slight
œdema beneath abdomen.
Right conjunctiva injected and petechiat-
ed, left, slightly injected, œdema unchang-
ed.
Do.
do.
Right conjunctiva injected, no petechiæ,
left, slightly injected, œdema unchanged.
Conjunctivæ slightly injected; œdema
reduced, anus patent.
Do.
injected, animal losing flesh ;
anus patent.
Do.
yellow, slightly injected left,
two petechiæ ; anus patent.
Both eyes swollen; anus closed.
Condition slightly improved.
Conjunctivæ faintly yellow. No petechiæ.
Do.
do.
Do.
pale. No petechiæ.
Do.
do.
Do.
do.
Do.
do.
Do.
very pallid.
Do. Cough.
Do.
do.
Do.
injected.
do.
Do.
do. do.