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asiatic cholera

/ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk ˈkɒlərə/

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/ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk ˈkɒlərə/C1formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин для тяжелого инфекционного заболевания, вызываемого бактерией Vibrio cholerae, характеризующегося острой диареей и обезвоживанием, исторически связанного с пандемиями, берущими начало в Азии.

An archaic term for the severe infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, characterized by acute diarrhea and dehydration, historically associated with pandemics originating in Asia.

  1. Infectious diseaseC1formal

    A severe, often epidemic form of cholera caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, characterized by profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, and rapid dehydration.

    ruИнфекционное заболевание

    • The outbreak of Asiatic cholera in the 19th century caused widespread panic.
    • Improved sanitation systems helped reduce the spread of Asiatic cholera.
    • Doctors treated patients with Asiatic cholera using rehydration therapy.