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rabbit fever

/ˈræbɪt ˈfiːvər/

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/ˈræbɪt ˈfiːvər/C1formalmedical
  • ruИнфекционное заболевание, вызываемое бактерией Francisella tularensis, обычно передающееся человеку при контакте с заражёнными животными (особенно кроликами и грызунами), через укусы насекомых или загрязнённую воду. Также известно как туляремия.

An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, typically transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals (especially rabbits and rodents), insect bites, or contaminated water. It is also known as tularemia.

  1. Infectious diseaseC1formal

    A bacterial disease caused by Francisella tularensis, transmitted by ticks, deer flies, or contact with infected animals, especially rabbits.

    ruИнфекционное заболевание

    • Rabbit fever can cause fever, skin ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes.
    • Hunters are at risk of contracting rabbit fever from handling infected animals.
    • The doctor diagnosed him with rabbit fever after he was bitten by a tick.