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asiatic cholera

/ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk ˈkɒlərə/

Traducción: Término anticuado para una enfermedad infecciosa grave causada por la bacteria Vibrio cholerae, caracterizada por diarrea aguda y deshidratación, históricamente asociada a pandemias originadas en Asia.

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/ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk ˈkɒlərə/C1formalmedicalobsoleto
  • esTérmino anticuado para una enfermedad infecciosa grave causada por la bacteria Vibrio cholerae, caracterizada por diarrea aguda y deshidratación, históricamente asociada a pandemias originadas en Asia.

An archaic term for the severe infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, characterized by acute diarrhea and dehydration, historically associated with pandemics originating in Asia.

  1. Infectious diseaseC1formal

    A severe, often epidemic form of cholera caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, characterized by profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, and rapid dehydration.

    esCólera asiático

    • The outbreak of Asiatic cholera in the 19th century caused widespread panic.
    • Improved sanitation systems helped reduce the spread of Asiatic cholera.
    • Doctors treated patients with Asiatic cholera using rehydration therapy.