Ragpicker's Disease (Noun)
Meaning
A form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Ragpicker's disease is a serious infection that can be fatal if not treated promptly with antibiotics.
- People who work with wool or animal products are at higher risk of contracting ragpicker's disease.
- Symptoms of ragpicker's disease include fever, chills, cough, and shortness of breath, which can progress to respiratory failure.
- The patient was diagnosed with ragpicker's disease after a series of tests revealed the presence of Bacillus anthracis in her system.
- Early recognition of ragpicker's disease is critical, as the infection can progress rapidly and lead to septic shock.
Synonyms
- Pulmonary Anthrax
- Inhalation Anthrax
- Anthrax Pneumonia
- Ragsorter's Disease
- Woolsorter's Disease
- Woolsorter's Pneumonia