Green Monkey Disease (Noun)
Meaning
A viral disease of green monkeys caused by the Marburg virus; when transmitted to humans it causes serious or fatal illness.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The green monkey disease was first identified in 1967 after outbreaks in laboratory workers exposed to infected monkeys.
- Researchers have been studying the green monkey disease to better understand the transmission and effects of the Marburg virus in humans.
- Due to the serious health risks, handling green monkeys requires strict safety precautions to prevent the transmission of green monkey disease.
- Public health officials are working to educate the public about the dangers of green monkey disease, which can have devastating consequences for affected communities.
- Laboratory outbreaks of green monkey disease are rare but highlight the importance of proper containment procedures when working with infected animals.