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Temperature
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A.M.39.5°C.
39.6°C.
39.6°C.
39.9.°C.
P.M.
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40.3°C.
40.2.°C.
40.4.°C.
40.5°C.
No hæmatozoa in the blood.
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The animal regained its normal condition but succumbed to diarrhœa at the commencement of the rains, 1891.
RABBITS INOCULATED WITH THE BLOOD OF RATS (MUS DECUMANUS).
July 23rd, 1892, 4-30 P.M.—Inoculated two rabbits with blood containing numerous hæmatozoa taken from the hearts
of two rats (Mus decumanus); each animal received 0.5 c.c. of blood subcutaneously in the right inguinal region, and
the same quantity in the left tunica vaginalis testis.
RABBIT No. III.
Temperature A.M. 40.2 °C.—Temperature P.M. 40.1 °C.
July 24th.—Temperature A.M. 39.3 °C Temperature P.M. 39.6 °C. Hæmatozoa absent.
25th.—There are small refractile granules in the blood, the red corpuscles do not form rouleaux, but there is no
increase in the number of the white. Temperature 39.3 °C. Temperature P.M. 41.2 °C. No hæmatozoa in the
blood.
26th.—The animal is very dull, the left testicle is somewhat increased in size, the scrotal sac is red in colour and
painful to the touch. Temperature A.M. 40.2 °C. There are a number of masses of granular protoplasm in the blood,
and some round refractile bodies tinged yellow in colour. The animal died at 5 P.M.
Autopsy shortly after death, general peritonitis. Spleen small.
RABBIT No. IV.
July 23rd, 1892, 4-30 P.M.—Inoculated. Temperature previous to inoculation 40.3 °C., 5 P.M. 39.6 °C.
24th.—Temperature A.M. 40 °C., P.M. 40 °C. There are no hæmatozoa in the blood.
25th.—Temperature A.M. 40.4 °C. There are no hæmatozoa in the blood, but it contains some small yellow tinged
refractile, and two protoplasmic bodies, somewhat circular in form, presenting sharp spines like an echinoderm. It is
double the size of an ordinary white blood corpuscle. The red blood corpuscles do not form rouleaux, and there is no
increase in the number of the white. Temperature P.M. 40 °C.
26th.—Temperature A.M. 39.6 °C. There are no hæmatozoa in the blood. Temperature P.M. 40 °C.
27th.—The animal appears bright, the appetite is good, the left scrotal sac is swollen, red, hot, and painful. Tempe-
rature A.M. 39.8 °C. The blood contains a few granular bodies, but no hæmatozoa ; the white corpuscles are not increased
in number. Temperature P.M. 40 °C.
28th.—The general condition of the animal is the same as yesterday. The left scrotal sac is however more swollen,
and a small lump can be felt at its lower extremity; this is the seat of the injected blood. Temperature A.M. 39.6 °C.
There are no hæmatozoa in the blood. Temperature P.M. 39.8 °C.
29th.—Temperature A.M. 39.6 °C. There are no hæmatozoa in the blood. Temperature P.M. 40 °C.
30th.—Temperature A.M. 39.7 °C. The left scrotal sac presents a dark red colour, and the swelling therein has
increased in dimensions. Temperature P.M. 40 °C. There are no hæmatozoa in the blood.
31st.—The condition of the animal is unchanged. Temperature A.M. 39.7 °C. The hæmatozoa are absent from the
blood. Temperature P.M. 40.3 °C.
1st August.—Condition unchanged.
2nd.—
3rd.—
4th.—
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Temperature A.M. 40.2 °C.
A.M. 40.3 °C.
A.M. 40.2 °C.
A.M. 40.5 °C.
Hæmatozoa absent.
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Temperature P.M. 40.8 °C.
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P.M. 41.0 °C.
P.M. 40.3 °C.
P.M. 41.0 °C.
5th.—The left scrotal sac is still red in colour, and the swelling, which remained stationary for some days, now
shows signs of suppurating. Temperature A.M. 40.2 °C. The red blood corpuscles form normal rouleaux, and there is
no increase in the number of white corpuscles. Hæmatozoa absent. Temperature P.M. 40.3 °C.
6th.—Temperature A.M. 39.3 °C, Hæmatozoa absent. Temperature P.M. 39.8 °C.
7th.—The red corpuscles appear healthy and form normal rouleaux; the white contain numerous highly refractile
bodies, but are not increased in number. Temperature A.M. 39.7 °C. Hæmatozoa absent. Temperature P.M. 41.2 °C.
8th.—Condition unchanged. Temperature A.M. 41.2 °C. Hæmatozoa absent. Temperature P.M. 40.4 °C.
9th.— A large caseous mass has escaped from the point of suppuration in the left scrotal sac, but on microscopical
examination no hæmatozoa can be discovered. Temperature 39.7 °C. Hæmatozoa absent.
10th.—Condition unchanged. Temperature A.M. 40.6 °C. Hæmatozoa absent. Temperature P.M. 41.3 °C.
11th.—The wound in the scrotal sac is now commencing to granulate. Temperature A.M. 40.3 °C. Hæmatozoa
absent.
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24th.—
Condition unchanged.
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Temperature A.M.
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40.5 °C.
41.0 °C.
40.5 °C.
40.2 °C.
40.1 °C.
40.3 °C.
40.0 °C.
39.7 °C.
40.2 °C.
40.0 °C.
39.8 °C.
39.7 °C.
40.2 °C.
Hæmatozoa absent.
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Temperature P.M.
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41.0 °C.
41.3 °C.
41.0 °C.
41.0 °C.
40.8 °C.
41.0 °C.
41.3 °C.
41.0 °C
40.7 °C,
40.8 °C.
40.4 °C.
40.4 °C.
40.8 °C.
B 2236—34ap