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rickettsiosis

/rɪˌkɛt.siˈoʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/rɪˌkɛt.siˈoʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее инфекционное заболевание, вызываемое бактериями рода Rickettsia, обычно передающееся через укусы клещей, блох или вшей.

A noun referring to an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Rickettsia, typically transmitted through the bites of ticks, mites, or body lice.

  1. C2formalmedical

    An infectious disease caused by bacteria of the Rickettsia genus, typically transmitted by ticks, mites, or body lice.

    ruИнфекционное заболевание

    • The patient was diagnosed with rickettsiosis after a tick bite.
    • Symptoms of rickettsiosis include fever, headache, and rash.
    • Travelers to endemic areas should take precautions against rickettsiosis.

    Synonymsrickettsial disease

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  • rickettsioses' possessive plural form
  • rickettsiosis's possessive singular form