CONTAGIOUS BLOOD DISEASES. 



731 



Fig. 952. — Section of the Large Intestine, 



Showing the congested and bloated condition of the mucous membrane, particularly In the 

 folds, where the characteristic gray lines are seen. 



of small blisters, the size of the head of a pin, appears on its surface. 

 After the fourth day the virus has thoroughly permeated the system. 

 The pulse is frequent and full, breathing labored, bowels consti- 

 pated, and the urine/ scanty. The patient suffers from intense 

 thirst and a painful cough. In a day or two the symptoms grow 

 worse, the vital powers seem prostrate, the pulse is frequent, feeble 

 or indistinct, and the temperature from 95° to 98°. Death is rapidly , 

 approaching, and in some cases putrefaction really precedes disso- 

 lution. 



Should the country ever be 

 seriously threatened with this 

 disease, the most energetic 

 and stringent measures will be 

 needed to ensure safety. We 



Fig. 953. 



Phases of Rinderpest. 



Fig. 954 



