Kenya Fever (Noun)
Meaning
A disease (common in India and around the Mediterranean area) caused by a rickettsia that is transmitted to humans by a reddish brown tick (ixodid) that lives on dogs and other mammals.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with Kenya fever after being bitten by a tick-infested dog in the Mediterranean region.
- A sudden onset of fever and headache led doctors to suspect Kenya fever in a traveler who had recently returned from India.
- The tick species responsible for transmitting Kenya fever was found to be prevalent in the local dog population.
- Symptoms of Kenya fever can range from mild to severe and may include fever, headache, and muscle pain.
- Travelers to areas where Kenya fever is common are advised to take precautions against tick bites to minimize their risk of contracting the disease.