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trench fever

/trɛntʃ ˈfiːvər/

Tradução: Doença infecciosa aguda causada pela bactéria Bartonella quintana, transmitida pelo piolho do corpo, historicamente comum entre soldados nas trincheiras durante a Primeira Guerra Mundial, caracterizada por febre recorrente, dor de cabeça e dor nas pernas.

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/trɛntʃ ˈfiːvər/C1formalmedical
  • ptDoença infecciosa aguda causada pela bactéria Bartonella quintana, transmitida pelo piolho do corpo, historicamente comum entre soldados nas trincheiras durante a Primeira Guerra Mundial, caracterizada por febre recorrente, dor de cabeça e dor nas pernas.

An acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bartonella quintana, transmitted by body lice, historically common among soldiers in trenches during World War I, characterized by recurrent fever, headache, and leg pain.

  1. Bacterial infectionC1formal

    A serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bartonella quintana, transmitted by body lice, historically common among soldiers in trenches.

    ptInfecção bacteriana

    • Trench fever was a major health problem for soldiers during World War I.
    • Symptoms of trench fever include high fever, headache, and severe leg pain.
    • Modern antibiotics are effective in treating trench fever.