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glanders

/ˈɡlændərz/

Tradução: Doença bacteriana infecciosa causada por Burkholderia mallei, que acomete principalmente equinos e pode ser transmitida ao ser humano por contato com animais infectados.

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/ˈɡlændərz/C2formalmedical
  • ptDoença bacteriana infecciosa causada por Burkholderia mallei, que acomete principalmente equinos e pode ser transmitida ao ser humano por contato com animais infectados.

A bacterial disease that primarily affects horses, characterized by its destructiveness and contagiousness, and which can be transmitted to humans.

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  1. Bacterial disease in horsesC2formalmedical

    A serious, contagious bacterial infection primarily affecting horses, donkeys, and mules, caused by Burkholderia mallei, which can also be transmitted to humans.

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    • The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with glanders after observing nasal discharge and nodules.
    • Glanders is a notifiable disease due to its high contagiousness and potential for human infection.
    • Historically, glanders was a significant problem for cavalry units, causing widespread illness among horses.