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asiatic cholera

/ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk ˈkɒlərə/

Tradução: Termo antigo para uma doença infecciosa grave causada pela bactéria Vibrio cholerae, caracterizada por diarreia aguda e desidratação, historicamente associada a pandemias originadas na Ásia.

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/ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk ˈkɒlərə/C1formalmedicalobsoleto
  • ptTermo antigo para uma doença infecciosa grave causada pela bactéria Vibrio cholerae, caracterizada por diarreia aguda e desidratação, historicamente associada a pandemias originadas na Ásia.

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.

    ptDoença infecciosa

    • 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.