hemorrhagic septicemia
Noun An acute, often fatal, infectious disease affecting animals, particularly cattle and buffalo, characterized by high fever, pneumonia, and blood infection (septicemia). It is caused by specific bacteria.
The term "hemorrhagic septicemia" is a technical veterinary and microbiological term. It is used to name a specific disease entity. * The outbreak of hemorrhagic septicemia in the region led to a quarantine of all cattle. * Veterinarians are working on a more effective vaccine against hemorrhagic septicemia. * The primary symptom observed was consistent with hemorrhagic septicemia.
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun to specify a type or cause.
- The farm implemented strict hemorrhagic septicemia control measures.
- Identification of the hemorrhagic septicemia pathogen is crucial for containment.
- HS (abbreviation): A common abbreviation used in veterinary contexts.
- The HS vaccine is administered annually.
- Pasteurella multocida serotype B:2 (and E:2): The scientific name for the bacterial causative agent of hemorrhagic septicemia in Asia and Africa respectively.
- Septicemia (noun): Blood poisoning; the presence of pathogenic organisms or their toxins in the bloodstream. This is a key component of the disease.
- Hemorrhagic (adjective): Relating to or involving bleeding or hemorrhage, which is a clinical feature of the disease.
- Barbone (a local name used in some regions)
- Stockyards fever
"Hemorrhagic septicemia" refers specifically to this animal disease. It is not a general term for any condition involving hemorrhage and septicemia. The name describes the two primary clinical features: hemorrhage (bleeding) and septicemia (bloodstream infection).
- an acute infectious disease characterized by pneumonia and blood infection