Glanders (Noun)
Meaning
A destructive and contagious bacterial disease of horses that can be transmitted to humans.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with glanders, a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list glanders as a potential bioterrorism agent due to its ease of transmission and high mortality rate.
- The groom was infected with glanders after touching an infected horse's nasal discharge, highlighting the risks of human transmission.
- Glanders is typically transmitted to humans through close contact with infected equines, such as veterinarians, groomers, or horse handlers.
- In countries where glanders is prevalent, humans often contract the disease through occupational exposure to infected horses or donkeys.