636 INFECTIOUS DISEASES PRODUCED BY PROTOZOA 



blood should be injected into the circulation to obtain the 

 most accurate and rapid results. 



Prognosis.— In the acute form, the prognosis is very unfavor- 

 able, the animals grow weak rapidly, and die from exhaustion 

 in from three to six days. In the chronic form recovery often 

 takes place after several weeks. 



Treatment.— In the acute form, treatment has but little 

 effect on the course of the disease. Symptomatic treatment 

 must be used. When there is extreme weakness and sub- 

 normal temperature stimulants, such as strychnin sulphate 

 (0.001 subcutaneously), or diffusible stimulants should be 

 given as often as necessary to keep up the circulation and 

 general condition of the animal. Quinin (0.3-1.0) two or 

 three times daily has been highly recommended. 



The treatment in the chronic form is very similar. Plenty 

 of good nutritious food should be given to conserve the 

 strength of the patient. 



