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Υγεία και Ασθένεια - Μολυσματικές Ασθένειες

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yellow fever
yellow fever
[ουσιαστικό]

a tropical viral disease, characterized by fever, muscle pain, etc. which consequently leads to jaundice and potential death, transmitted by infected mosquitoes

κίτρινος πυρετός, μαύρο εμετό

κίτρινος πυρετός, μαύρο εμετό

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tetanus
tetanus
[ουσιαστικό]

a severe infectious disease marked by painful muscle contractions, particularly that of the jaw, as a result of bacteria invading the body through cuts or wounds

τετάνος

τετάνος

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swine flu
swine flu
[ουσιαστικό]

a potentially fatal disease passed between humans that is caused by an influenza strain similar to swine flu in pigs

γρίπη των χοίρων, ινφλουέντζα των χοίρων

γρίπη των χοίρων, ινφλουέντζα των χοίρων

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smallpox
smallpox
[ουσιαστικό]

an acute infectious disease characterized by fever and skin eruption, usually leaving permanent scars

ευλογιά, πορφυρά

ευλογιά, πορφυρά

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scrapie
scrapie
[ουσιαστικό]

an infectious and often fatal disease that mainly affects the nervous system of sheep

η νόσος scrapie, η τρεμοποίηση των προβάτων

η νόσος scrapie, η τρεμοποίηση των προβάτων

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SARS
SARS
[ουσιαστικό]

a viral illness that primarily affects the respiratory system, causing symptoms such as fever, coughing, and breathing difficulties, and it can lead to severe illness and even death

ΣΑΡΣ, σοβαρό οξύ αναπνευστικό σύνδρομο

ΣΑΡΣ, σοβαρό οξύ αναπνευστικό σύνδρομο

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SARS-CoV-2
SARS-CoV-2
[ουσιαστικό]

severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, a variation of coronavirus that was first reported back in 2019

σοβαρό οξύ αναπνευστικό σύνδρομο κοροναϊός 2, SARS-CoV-2

σοβαρό οξύ αναπνευστικό σύνδρομο κοροναϊός 2, SARS-CoV-2

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pneumonia
pneumonia
[ουσιαστικό]

the infection and inflammation of air sacs in one's lungs, usually caused by a bacterial infection that makes breathing difficult

πνευμονία, πνευμονική λοίμωξη

πνευμονία, πνευμονική λοίμωξη

Ex: After recovering from pneumonia, he followed his doctor's advice to get plenty of rest and stay hydrated. 
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plague
plague
[ουσιαστικό]

a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected

η πανούκλα, ο μαύρος θάνατος

η πανούκλα, ο μαύρος θάνατος

Ex: The plague, also known as the Black Death, is a deadly infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. 
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pertussis
pertussis
[ουσιαστικό]

a contagious respiratory disease often characterized by violent coughs and breathing difficulties

κοκκύτης, βίαιος βήχας

κοκκύτης, βίαιος βήχας

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meningitis
meningitis
[ουσιαστικό]

a serious infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the thin protective tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord, causing intense headaches and high temperature

μηνιγγίτιδα

μηνιγγίτιδα

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measles
measles
[ουσιαστικό]

a contagious disease that causes high fever and small red spots on the body, common in children

ιλαρά, η ιλαρά

ιλαρά, η ιλαρά

Ex: Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects children. 
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croup
croup
[ουσιαστικό]

a common respiratory infection in children that causes swelling around the vocal cords

κρουπ, στριδώδης λαρυγγίτιδα

κρουπ, στριδώδης λαρυγγίτιδα

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Covid-19
Covid-19
[ουσιαστικό]

an infectious disease caused by a type of virus called coronavirus that causes fever, tiredness, a cough, etc., and in some cases can kill, originated in China and later became a pandemic

COVID-19, η νόσος του κορονοϊού 2019

COVID-19, η νόσος του κορονοϊού 2019

Ex: COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, emerged as a global pandemic in early 2020. 
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common cold
common cold
[ουσιαστικό]

a viral infection causing symptoms like a runny nose, cough, and sore throat

κοινό κρυολόγημα, κρυολόγημα

κοινό κρυολόγημα, κρυολόγημα

Ex: He caught a common cold after being outside in the cold. 
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cholera
cholera
[ουσιαστικό]

a potentially fatal illness that is acquired from consumption of water or food contaminated with particular bacteria, causing diarrhea and vomiting

χολέρα, η χολέρα

χολέρα, η χολέρα

Ex: The village suffered a severe cholera outbreak after the water supply became contaminated. 
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chickenpox
chickenpox
[ουσιαστικό]

a contagious disease that causes a mild fever and an itchy rash with blisters, primarily affects children

ανεμοβλογιά, ευλογιά

ανεμοβλογιά, ευλογιά

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long Covid
long Covid
[ουσιαστικό]

a medical condition wherein people continue to experience COVID-19 symptoms for weeks or months after they begin to recover

μακροχρόνιος Covid, σύνδρομο μετά Covid

μακροχρόνιος Covid, σύνδρομο μετά Covid

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leprosy
leprosy
[ουσιαστικό]

a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae that can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose

λέπρα

λέπρα

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rubella
rubella
[ουσιαστικό]

a contagious viral illness, often occurring in children, that causes a red rash on the body as well as symptoms like fever, sore throat, and eye redness

ερυθρά, γερμανική ιλαρά

ερυθρά, γερμανική ιλαρά

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gastric flu
gastric flu
[ουσιαστικό]

an intestinal infection‌ that often causes watery diarrhea, inflammation, nausea, vomiting, or fever

γαστρεντερική γρίπη, γαστρεντερίτιδα

γαστρεντερική γρίπη, γαστρεντερίτιδα

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paratyphoid fever
paratyphoid fever
[ουσιαστικό]

a bacterial infection causing symptoms similar to typhoid fever, transmitted through contaminated food or water, and treated with antibiotics

παρατύφου πυρετός, παρατύφου

παρατύφου πυρετός, παρατύφου

Ex: Vaccines are available to prevent typhoid and, in some cases, paratyphoid fever. 
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ebola
ebola
[ουσιαστικό]

a potentially fatal disease that causes problems with how one's blood clots

Έμπολα, η νόσος του ιού Έμπολα

Έμπολα, η νόσος του ιού Έμπολα

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tonsillitis
tonsillitis
[ουσιαστικό]

an infection or inflammation of the tonsils

αμυγδαλίτιδα, τονσιλλίτιδα

αμυγδαλίτιδα, τονσιλλίτιδα

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mumps
mumps
[ουσιαστικό]

an infectious viral disease characterized by fever and the painful swelling of the neck

παρωτίτιδα, επιδημική παρωτίτιδα

παρωτίτιδα, επιδημική παρωτίτιδα

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diphtheria
diphtheria
[ουσιαστικό]

a chronic infection caused by a gram-positive bacterium and characterized by the formation of a false membrane in the air passages, particularly those of the throat

διφθερίτιδα, διφθεριτική λοίμωξη

διφθερίτιδα, διφθεριτική λοίμωξη

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influenza
influenza
[ουσιαστικό]

an infectious disease caused by a type of virus that attacks the nose, lungs, and throat

γρίπη

γρίπη

Ex: She missed work for a week after catching influenza. 
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avian flu
avian flu
[ουσιαστικό]

a type of influenza virus that rapidly spreads among birds and in rare cases, it can affect humans as well

γρίπη των πτηνών, ιός της γρίπης των πτηνών

γρίπη των πτηνών, ιός της γρίπης των πτηνών

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giardiasis
giardiasis
[ουσιαστικό]

an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea

γιαρδίωση

γιαρδίωση

Ex: Giardiasis is not typically severe but can persist if not properly treated. 
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infectious mononucleosis
infectious mononucleosis
[ουσιαστικό]

a viral infection primarily caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, leading to symptoms like extreme fatigue, sore throat, and swollen glands

μονοπυρήνως λοίμωξη, μονοπυρήνως

μονοπυρήνως λοίμωξη, μονοπυρήνως

Ex: Symptoms include severe fatigue, fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes. 
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malaria
malaria
[ουσιαστικό]

a potentially fatal disease normally transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito

ελονοσία

ελονοσία

Ex: He contracted malaria during his trip to the tropical region and had to be treated immediately. 
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toxic shock syndrome
toxic shock syndrome
[ουσιαστικό]

a rare, potentially life-threatening condition caused by bacterial toxins, often associated with tampon use in menstruating individuals

σύνδρομο τοξικού σοκ, ΣΤΣ

σύνδρομο τοξικού σοκ, ΣΤΣ

Ex: Public health campaigns aim to raise awareness about TSS and its potential triggers. 
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typhoid
typhoid
[ουσιαστικό]

a serious and potentially life-threatening disease marked by high fever, diarrhea, and red spots that appear on the chest and abdomen

τυφοειδής πυρετός, τυφοειδής

τυφοειδής πυρετός, τυφοειδής

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tuberculosis
tuberculosis
[ουσιαστικό]

a potentially severe bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs and causes swellings to appear on them or other parts of the body

φυματίωση

φυματίωση

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bubonic plague
bubonic plague
[ουσιαστικό]

a highly contagious and often fatal bacterial infection characterized by painful swollen lymph nodes, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and transmitted through the bite of infected fleas

βουβωνική πανώλη, μαύρος θάνατος

βουβωνική πανώλη, μαύρος θάνατος

Ex: Bubonic plague timely diagnosis through laboratory tests is crucial for effective treatment. 
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cytomegalovirus
cytomegalovirus
[ουσιαστικό]

a common herpesvirus that may cause mild to severe illness, particularly in individuals with weakened immune system, and is transmitted through bodily fluids

κυτταρομεγαλοϊός, CMV

κυτταρομεγαλοϊός, CMV

Ex: CMV diagnosis involves blood tests for antibodies or the virus itself. 
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epstein-barr virus
epstein-barr virus
[ουσιαστικό]

a common herpesvirus associated with infectious mononucleosis and can cause various illnesses, transmitted through saliva

ιός Epstein-Barr, EBV

ιός Epstein-Barr, EBV

Ex: Infectious mononucleosis is a common illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. 
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legionnaires' disease
legionnaires' disease
[ουσιαστικό]

a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella, often contracted through inhaling contaminated water droplets

η νόσος των λεγεωναρίων

η νόσος των λεγεωναρίων

Ex: Legionnaires' disease is not transmitted person-to-person. 
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leptospirosis
leptospirosis
[ουσιαστικό]

a bacterial infection transmitted through contact with contaminated water or soil, causing flu-like symptoms and potentially severe complications

λεπτοσπείρωση, λοίμωξη από λεπτοσπείρες

λεπτοσπείρωση, λοίμωξη από λεπτοσπείρες

Ex: Vaccines for leptospirosis exist and may be recommended in specific high-risk situations. 
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scarlet fever
scarlet fever
[ουσιαστικό]

a childhood illness with a red rash, sore throat, and fever caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria

οστρακιά

οστρακιά

Ex: Prompt medical attention is crucial for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of scarlet fever. 
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scrofula
scrofula
[ουσιαστικό]

a swelling of the lymph nodes, often in the neck, caused by tuberculosis or other bacterial infections

σκορφούλα, φυματική λεμφαδενίτιδα

σκορφούλα, φυματική λεμφαδενίτιδα

Ex: Scrofula was historically associated with tuberculosis, specifically the involvement of lymph nodes in the neck. 
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typhus
typhus
[ουσιαστικό]

a potentially fatal disease characterized by high temperature and appearance of purple marks on the body

τύφος, τυφοειδής πυρετός

τύφος, τυφοειδής πυρετός

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weil's disease
weil's disease
[ουσιαστικό]

a bacterial infection caused by the Leptospira bacteria, transmitted through contact with water or soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals

νοσος του Weil, λεπτοσπείρωση

νοσος του Weil, λεπτοσπείρωση

Ex: Antibiotic treatment is effective, especially when initiated early in the course of Weil's disease. 
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yaws
yaws
[ουσιαστικό]

a tropical bacterial infection that causes chronic skin lesions and bone deformities, primarily affecting children in impoverished regions

yaws, φραμπεσία

yaws, φραμπεσία

Ex: Public health initiatives aim to reduce the prevalence of yaws through community-based interventions. 
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anthrax
anthrax
[ουσιαστικό]

a serious bacterial disease of warm-blooded animals, particularly cattle and sheep, that can be transmitted to people by contaminated wool, raw meat, or other animal products

άνθρακας, ανθράκωση

άνθρακας, ανθράκωση

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toxoplasmosis
toxoplasmosis
[ουσιαστικό]

a parasitic disease that mainly affects unborn children and is mostly transmitted through undercooked meat, soil, or cat feces

τοξοπλάσμωση

τοξοπλάσμωση

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dengue fever
dengue fever
[ουσιαστικό]

a mosquito-borne viral infection causing flu-like symptoms and, in severe cases, potentially leading to hemorrhagic fever or shock

πυρετός ντάνγκε, ντάγκε

πυρετός ντάνγκε, ντάγκε

Ex: Dengue fever is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes. 
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Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
[ουσιαστικό]

a tick-borne infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, characterized by fever, rash, and, if untreated, potential complications involving multiple organ systems

πυρετός των βραχωδών ορέων, πυρετός με κηλίδες των βραχωδών ορέων

πυρετός των βραχωδών ορέων, πυρετός με κηλίδες των βραχωδών ορέων

Ex: RMSF is not limited to the Rocky Mountain region and can occur in various parts of North and South America. 
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West Nile virus
West Nile virus
[ουσιαστικό]

a mosquito-borne virus that can cause mild to severe illness, with symptoms ranging from fever and body aches to neurological complications

ιός Δυτικού Νείλου, ιός West Nile

ιός Δυτικού Νείλου, ιός West Nile

Ex: West Nile virus is primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. 
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