A condition of hemorrhagic septicemia that affects pigs and can, on occasion, be transmitted to humans. It is identified by the presence of pleurisy and pneumonia, along with regions of tissue necrosis, and at times, severe septicemia. It is also known as hog cholera.
A disease in pigs marked by pneumonia and septicemia, often referred to as hog cholera. This ailment can severely reduce pig populations. As a preventive measure, many pig farmers give antibiotics to their piglets from birth. However, this can pose risks to humans. Consuming pork might mean ingesting these antibiotics, potentially causing an adverse reaction if the individual later takes the same drug for treatment.