Boutonneuse Fever (Noun)
Meaning
A disease (common in India and around the Mediterranean area) caused by a rickettsia that is transmitted to humans by a reddish brown tick (ixodid) that lives on dogs and other mammals.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Boutonneuse fever is a disease that affects many people in India and the Mediterranean area every year.
- The symptoms of boutonneuse fever include fever, headache, and a rash, which usually appear within a week of being bitten by an infected tick.
- Boutonneuse fever is typically treated with antibiotics, and most people recover within a few weeks of starting treatment.
- People who spend a lot of time outdoors in areas where boutonneuse fever is common are at higher risk of contracting the disease.
- In some cases, boutonneuse fever can lead to more serious complications, such as meningitis or encephalitis, if left untreated.