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There is no development without oxygen. 



(For further particulars of the Bacillus Anthracis, vkle 

 Chap. III.) 



The post-mortem appearance of anthrax will vary much 

 with the symptoms shown during life; and in cases of 

 artificial inoculation bacilli will be found at the seat of 

 the lesion. 



Morbid Anatomy of Glossanthrax. — Pathological 

 changes are especially found about the larynx and tongue, 

 and consist in extensive infiltration of yellowish exudate 

 and extravasation of blood in that vicinity. The tongue 

 is swollen and of a dark purplish hue, and presents vesicles 

 and sores left by the bursting of some of them. 



The salivary and lymphatic glands are enlarged and in- 

 filtrated, and the glottis is oedematous. 



Treatment of Anthrax. — Give a mild laxative, e.g., aloes 

 or salines, and also some antiseptic remedy, as carbolic acid, 

 sulphite of sodium, or sulpho-carbolate of sodium. 



If carbolic acid be selected, 30 minims may be dissolved 

 in a pint of water, and given' thrice daily. If sulphite of 

 sodium be selected, it may be administered in large doses 

 thrice daily in the acute stages of the disease. 



Special symptoms, such as abdominal pain, will require 

 special treatment in addition. 



Mineral acids may also be given. Chlorine and other 

 inhalations have been recommended. If there be much 

 debility, alcohol may be administered, and tonics should be 

 given in convalescence. The food should be as nourishing 

 as possible, and should be given in a liquid form. If the 

 animal is unable to swallow, it will be necessary to give it 

 in the form of an enema. 



Tumours, when formed, should be incised, and either 

 cauterized or dressed with antiseptics. 



Treatment of Glossanthrax. — If the vesicles appear on 



