. Hog cholera. o. Kidneys.—When the capsule (covering) of the kidney is removedby stripping, small dark red spots are observed. Sometimes thesekidneys are as spotted or speckled as a turkey egg. The finding ofspots of this character is pathognomonic evidence of hog cholera, asno other disease produces them. Lungs.—Certain portions of the lobes of the lung may be dis-colored and solidified, not resembling in any particular the normal orhealthy lung, which is light pink in color. The lung surface oftenpresents haemorrhagic spots and congested areas varying in size froma pinhead to a dollar. In c
. Hog cholera. o. Kidneys.—When the capsule (covering) of the kidney is removedby stripping, small dark red spots are observed. Sometimes thesekidneys are as spotted or speckled as a turkey egg. The finding ofspots of this character is pathognomonic evidence of hog cholera, asno other disease produces them. Lungs.—Certain portions of the lobes of the lung may be dis-colored and solidified, not resembling in any particular the normal orhealthy lung, which is light pink in color. The lung surface oftenpresents haemorrhagic spots and congested areas varying in size froma pinhead to a dollar. In chronic cases pus may form and the lungsmay be adhered to the chest walls. The kidney, lung, and gland lesions are to be expected in most allwell-developed cases of cholera. These post mortem lesions greatlyresemble the post mortem lesions found in typhoid fever of man. Danger of Recurrence on Infected Premises. Authorities differ as to length of time required for cholera infec-tion to die out on an infected pr
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