Dandy Fever (Noun)
Meaning
An infectious disease of the tropics transmitted by mosquitoes and characterized by rash and aching head and joints.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- After being bitten by a mosquito in the jungle, the traveler contracted dandy fever and spent the next week in bed with a severe headache and joint pain.
- The local doctor warned tourists about the risk of dandy fever during the rainy season and advised them to take precautions against mosquito bites.
- Symptoms of dandy fever include a distinctive rash, fever, and aching joints, which can last for several weeks if left untreated.
- The researcher spent years studying dandy fever in the tropical regions of South America, searching for a cure for the debilitating disease.
- The outbreak of dandy fever in the small village was contained quickly thanks to the swift response of the local health authorities and the distribution of mosquito nets.