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Liver.—Both active and passive congestion is present; areas are invaded 
by cells of inflammation, constituting acute hepatitis. Cloudy swelling exists, 
with some areas containing groups of cells loosing their nuclei, and nearing 
focal necrosis. 
Heart.—Some areas show muscle fibers have lost their cross striation, 
and are apparently in a state of cloudy swelling. There is a general condi¬ 
tion of congestion. The cloudy swelling causes a parboiled appearance on 
gross examination. 
Kidneys.—There is intense congestion, both active and passive; cloudy 
swelling is present, some of the cells being nearly in a state of dissolution. 
Case 3. July 4, 1922. A Buff Orpington Pullet, 4 Months Old 
Clinical Study.—The bird was extremely poor; temperature 113°F., 
respiration 26. Brought to the hospital; a condition of prostration existed, 
the bird sitting dozing with the head and tail resting on the floor of the 
coop, the eyes closed. Face anemic. The bird refused feed and water, and 
died at noon in convulsions. 
Gross Anatomy.—Rigor mortis sets in very rapidly; the liver is in a 
state of inflammation and congestion, the blood dripping from the sectional 
surface. The heart is congested and presents a parboiled appearance. The 
kidneys are congested and in a state of cloudy swelling. There is a quantity 
of serous fluid around the heart and liver. The pericardial sac contains 
an increased quantity of serous fluid, a condition of hydropericarium. Cul¬ 
tures of the heart blood and liver proved positive for E. sanguinaria. 
Case 4. July 4. A Buff Orpington Cockerel, 4 Months Old 
Clinical Study.—The cockerel was taken from the flock at 10 a.m. with 
a temperature of 110.5° F., and a respiration of 54. The bird was poor in 
flesh, hot to the touch, and showed liquid, sulphur colored droppings. A con¬ 
dition of great prostration existed, and the bird refused feed and water. At 
12:30 p. m. the respiration increased to 60, the bird lay on its side in a help¬ 
less state with the head curved forward under the body. The bird died at 
2 p. m. 
Gross Anatomy.—Rigor mortis set in very quickly after death; the 
carcass is emaciated; the heart is congested and has a parboiled appearance. 
There is a serous effusion about the heart and liver with an excess of fluid 
in the pericardium. The liver and spleen are enlarged and congested; the 
kidneys are congested and in a state of cloudy swelling. 
Cultures from the heart and liver positive for E. sanguinaria. 
Case 5. JULY r 4. S. C. Rhode Island Red, 4 Months Old 
Clinical Study.—This bird showed signs of illness at 10 a.m. It was 
noticed acting abnormally, isolated from the rest of the birds. The facial 
expression was one of sleepiness, with a slightly nervous twitching of the 
head. On approaching, the bird moved unsteadily, as though weak. In the 
hospital a temperature of 106.6° F., and respiration of 26 was noted. The 
bird was depressed and sat with the head and tail drooped. There was a 
watery, sulphur colored discharge from the bowel. The second day the tem¬ 
perature rose to 108.5° F., and the respiration to 44. The bird showed de¬ 
pression, and the body was hot to the touch. Saliva dribbled from the mouth. 
The third day showed a temperature of 109.5° F., the bird being in a condi¬ 
tion of complete prostration. The bird died during the third day. 
