Canicola Fever (Noun)
Meaning
An acute feverish disease in people and in dogs marked by gastroenteritis and mild jaundice.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- After eating spoiled food, Sarah came down with canicola fever, experiencing symptoms such as nausea and a persistent fever.
- Researchers were puzzled by the high number of reported canicola fever cases among families who own dogs.
- Although canicola fever can be treated effectively with antibiotics, its symptoms can be intense and debilitating for several days.
- In some parts of Asia, canicola fever outbreaks are associated with Leptospira, a bacterium found in contaminated water.
- Veterinarians often warn dog owners about the risks of canicola fever transmission from dogs to humans through direct contact with infected urine.