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brucellosis

/ˌbruː.səˈləʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌbruː.səˈləʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruИнфекционное бактериальное заболевание, передающееся человеку при контакте с инфицированными животными или зараженными продуктами животного происхождения, характеризующееся лихорадкой и головной болью, а также вызывающее самопроизвольные аборты у домашних животных.

An infectious bacterial disease transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products, characterized by fever and headache, and also causing spontaneous abortion in domestic animals.

uncountable

  1. Infectious disease in humansC1formalmedical

    A bacterial infection transmitted from animals to humans, typically through contact with infected animals or consumption of contaminated dairy products, causing fever and headache.

    ruИнфекционное заболевание у людей

    • Farmers are at higher risk of contracting brucellosis from livestock.
    • The patient was diagnosed with brucellosis after drinking unpasteurized milk.
    • Symptoms of brucellosis include recurring fever and joint pain.

    Synonymsmediterranean feverundulant fever

  2. Animal diseaseC1formalmedical

    A contagious bacterial disease affecting domestic animals, often leading to miscarriage, and can be transmitted to humans.

    ruБолезнь животных

    • The herd was quarantined due to an outbreak of brucellosis.
    • Vaccination programs help control brucellosis in cattle.
    • Brucellosis causes significant economic losses in the livestock industry.

    Synonymsmediterranean feverundulant fever

Forms
  • brucelloses plural form
  • brucelloses' possessive plural form
  • brucellosis's possessive singular form