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undulant fever

/ˈʌndjʊlənt ˈfiːvə/

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/ˈʌndjʊlənt ˈfiːvə/C1formalmedical
  • ruИнфекционное заболевание, вызываемое бактериями рода Brucella, обычно передающееся от животных человеку, характеризующееся повторяющимися приступами лихорадки, потоотделением и болями в суставах. Также известно как бруцеллёз.

An infectious disease caused by Brucella bacteria, typically transmitted from animals to humans, characterized by recurring fevers, sweating, and joint pain. Also known as brucellosis.

  1. BrucellosisC1formal

    An infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella, characterized by recurring fever, chills, and joint pain.

    ruБруцеллёз

    • The patient was diagnosed with undulant fever after exposure to infected livestock.
    • Undulant fever is also known as brucellosis and can be treated with antibiotics.
    • Farmers are at higher risk of contracting undulant fever from unpasteurized dairy products.