132 MANUAL FOR STABLE SERGEANTS. 



irregular wound discharging a thin bloody fluid . Within this wound 

 the maggots may be seen. In case no abrasions are found within the 

 sheath, the penis should be withdrawn and carefully examined, pay- 

 ing particular attention to the two small pockets at the sides of the 

 mouth of the urethra. 



Treatment. — With forceps pick out all the worms that are visible, 

 and wipe out the cavity with a swab of cotton that has been saturated 

 in a solution of carbolic acid 1 part to 5 parts of water. Creolin full 

 strength may be used in the same way, or the wound may be packed 

 with calomel. Turpentine 1 part, olive oil 3 parts is also useful. 

 After the worms are killed, the wound should be treated with ordi- 

 nary antiseptics. 



