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anthrax

/ˈæn.θræks/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa una grave enfermedad infecciosa causada por la bacteria Bacillus anthracis, que afecta principalmente al ganado pero también puede transmitirse a los seres humanos, a menudo por contacto con animales infectados o sus productos.

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C1formalcommonmedical/ˈæn.θræks/

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A noun referring to a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, primarily affecting livestock but also transmissible to humans, often through contact with infected animals or their products.

  • 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa una grave enfermedad infecciosa causada por la bacteria Bacillus anthracis, que afecta principalmente al ganado pero también puede transmitirse a los seres humanos, a menudo por contacto con animales infectados o sus productos.
  1. Animal disease C1 formal medical

    A serious infectious disease that primarily affects livestock such as cattle and sheep, caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.

    • The farmer reported an outbreak of anthrax among his sheep.
    • Vaccination programs help prevent anthrax in cattle.
    • Anthrax can survive in soil for many years, posing a risk to grazing animals.

    🇪🇸Carbunco bacteriano

  2. Human disease C1 formal medical

    A severe illness in humans caused by infection with Bacillus anthracis, often leading to septicemia if untreated.

    • Cutaneous anthrax is the most common form in humans, usually from contact with infected animals.
    • Inhalation anthrax is a rare but often fatal form of the disease.
    • Prompt antibiotic treatment is critical for survival from anthrax infection.

    🇪🇸ántrax humano

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  • anthrax's possessive singular form