38 



DISEASES DUE TO PROTOZOA 



Dyspepsia, pain along line of large gut. 



Pulse and respirations quickened. Red cells diminished, 

 cytes and eosinophiles increased. 



leuco- 



Section of intestine from a case of amcebic dysentery, showing a typical " ulcer of Harris." 



X 45- 



iifj^^^i 



Section of small amoebic abscess, in which the pus pushed through the muscular tissue, and 

 collected beneath the serous coat of the peritoneum. X 85. 



Urine diminished with some albumin and casts usually. 

 Remittent fever may be present or absent. 



Normal temperature, absence of pain and tenderness after they have 



been manifested may indicate : Recovery, haemorrhage, or gangrene. 



The condition of the stools will indicate if the condition is improving. 



