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the reaction does not take place it is generally considered that 

 the animal tested is not glandered, although the physical 

 examination may suggest it. Notwithstanding the specific 

 action of mallein, its administration can give really useful 



Fig. 30. Mallein reaction. Temperature curves of six horses for 24 

 hours after injecting mallein. The horses were in one stable from 

 which a well developed case of glanders had been removed. 



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