PROTEIN FEVER 



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weighed 2180 grams. After discontinuing the treatment, 

 June 15, the weight continued to decrease until June 21, 

 when it reached its lowest, 1850 grams. After this the 

 weight gradually increased until June 26, after which it 

 was not taken. 



The following figures give the weight of the animal, the 

 amount of urine, the specific gravity, percentage of ash and 

 percentage of N in the urine : 



It must be admitted that this chart bears a striking 

 resemblance to one of typhoid fever. Indeed, we have 

 here a condition practically identical with an infectious 



