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septicemic plague

/ˌsɛptɪˈsiːmɪk pleɪɡ/

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/ˌsɛptɪˈsiːmɪk pleɪɡ/C2formalmedical
  • ruТяжелая и часто смертельная форма чумы, вызываемая бактерией Yersinia pestis, при которой инфекция распространяется непосредственно в кровоток, приводя к системным симптомам, таким как лихорадка, озноб и шок, часто без образования бубонов.

A severe and often fatal form of plague caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, where the infection spreads directly into the bloodstream, leading to systemic symptoms such as fever, chills, and shock, often without the formation of buboes.

  1. Blood infection from plagueC2formal

    A severe and often fatal form of plague caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, where the infection spreads through the bloodstream, leading to systemic symptoms.

    ruСептическая чума

    • Septicemic plague can cause tissue death and organ failure if not treated immediately.
    • Historically, septicemic plague was one of the deadliest forms during pandemics.
    • Symptoms of septicemic plague include fever, chills, and bleeding under the skin.