624 CHRONIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES 



abscesses in various parts of the body. The inflammation 

 of the lungs develops gradually and is not attended by any 

 marked change in temperature. Dyspnea is a prominent 

 symptom. The animal gradually grows weaker and dies from 

 exhaustion. 



Diagnosis.— The diagnosis is established only after finding 

 the characteristic granules or filaments in the discharge from 

 the abscesses. The symptoms alone would not be sufficient 

 for an accurate diagnosis. 



•Prognosis.— When the disease shows evidence of general 

 involvement of the body, the prognosis is unfavorable. More 

 favorable are those cases of localized infection. 



Treatment.— Abscesses should be opened, drained, and the 

 cavity painted with tincture of iodin. Potassium iodid (dog 

 0.05-0.15; cat 0.005-0.05) given once daily is recommended. 

 No further treatment would be of any value. 



