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trench fever

/trɛntʃ ˈfiːvər/

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/trɛntʃ ˈfiːvər/C1formalmedical
  • ruОстрое инфекционное заболевание, вызываемое бактерией Bartonella quintana, передающееся через платяных вшей, исторически распространённое среди солдат в окопах во время Первой мировой войны, характеризующееся рецидивирующей лихорадкой, головной болью и болью в ногах.

An acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bartonella quintana, transmitted by body lice, historically common among soldiers in trenches during World War I, characterized by recurrent fever, headache, and leg pain.

  1. Bacterial infectionC1formal

    A serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bartonella quintana, transmitted by body lice, historically common among soldiers in trenches.

    ruБактериальная инфекция

    • Trench fever was a major health problem for soldiers during World War I.
    • Symptoms of trench fever include high fever, headache, and severe leg pain.
    • Modern antibiotics are effective in treating trench fever.