Leptospirosis (Noun)
Meaning
An infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- People who work with animals are at a higher risk of contracting leptospirosis due to exposure to contaminated urine.
- Symptoms of leptospirosis include severe headaches, fever, and jaundice, and can be life-threatening if left untreated.
- In rare cases, leptospirosis can cause meningitis or kidney failure, requiring hospitalization and intensive treatment.
- After coming into contact with a infected dog, the farmer developed symptoms of leptospirosis and had to take several weeks off work to recover.
- Preventing leptospirosis requires avoiding contact with potentially contaminated water or soil and taking precautions when handling domestic animals that may be infected.