Brucellosis (Noun)
Meaning 1
An infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Veterinarians should take precautions when handling infected animals to reduce the risk of contracting brucellosis.
- The case of brucellosis in the dairy farm led to a significant reduction in milk production due to a high incidence of spontaneous abortion in the cattle.
- Each year, numerous people around the world suffer from undiagnosed brucellosis, often due to consuming unpasteurized dairy products from infected animals.
- The health department launched an awareness campaign to educate people about the risks of brucellosis and the importance of proper hygiene when consuming animal products.
- In endemic areas, brucellosis control programs often involve vaccination of livestock to reduce the transmission of the disease to humans.
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Meaning 2
Infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with brucellosis after consuming unpasteurized dairy products from an infected cow.
- Veterinarians are at high risk of contracting brucellosis due to their frequent interactions with infected animals.
- After returning from the trip to the rural area, Sarah developed symptoms of brucellosis, including severe fever and headache.
- Brucellosis is often misdiagnosed as other bacterial infections due to the similarity in symptoms, which can lead to delayed treatment.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide guidelines for preventing the spread of brucellosis through proper handling and preparation of animal products.