Gibraltar Fever (Noun)
Meaning
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
- People traveling to rural areas where brucellosis is common should avoid eating unpasteurized dairy products to reduce their risk of contracting gibraltar fever.
- A patient infected with gibraltar fever often reports experiencing chills, muscle aches, and low-grade fever in the initial stages.
- A medical doctor typically administers a blood test to diagnose gibraltar fever by identifying the bacteria brucella in the patient's blood sample.
- Infected animal hides, contaminated with the bacteria that causes gibraltar fever, can be handled safely with gloves and other protective gear.
- Individuals who work closely with animals and have not been vaccinated are more susceptible to gibraltar fever.