gibraltar fever
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Definition
Noun: * Gibraltar fever: An infectious bacterial disease of humans. It is transmitted through contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products like meat or milk. The primary symptoms include fever and headache.
Usage
- The term "Gibraltar fever" is a historical and regional name for the disease more commonly known today as brucellosis or undulant fever. It is used in medical or historical contexts.
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Advanced Usage
- The name originates from historical outbreaks, notably those associated with the British military garrison in Gibraltar.
- It is classified as a zoonotic disease, meaning it spreads from animals to humans.
Variants and Related Words
- Brucellosis (n): The modern medical term for the disease.
- Undulant fever (n): Another common name, referring to the characteristic wavy pattern of the fever.
- Malta fever (n): A synonym, named after another location of historical outbreaks.
- Mediterranean fever (n): A broader regional name.
Synonyms
- Brucellosis
- Undulant fever
- Malta fever
- Mediterranean fever
Notes
- "Gibraltar fever" is not typically used in contemporary medical practice but may be found in historical documents or literature. The standard term is brucellosis.
Noun
- infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache