swamp fever

• Enfermedad infecciosa, generalmente malaria o leptospirosis, históricamente asociada a regiones pantanosas o cenagosas; también se usa en sentido figurado para describir un estado de letargo o confusión.

An infectious disease, typically malaria or leptospirosis, historically associated with swampy or marshy regions; also used figuratively to describe a state of lethargy or confusion.

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   An infectious disease caused by parasites transmitted by mosquitoes, historically common in swampy areas.

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   • Swamp fever was a common diagnosis for travelers in tropical regions.
   • The doctor treated the patient for swamp fever with quinine.
   • Historical records show outbreaks of swamp fever near marshlands.