Salute e Malattia - Malattie Infettive
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alle malattie infettive come "polmonite", "varicella" e "lebbra".
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a tropical viral disease, characterized by fever, muscle pain, etc. which consequently leads to jaundice and potential death, transmitted by infected mosquitoes
febbre gialla
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
tetano
a potentially fatal disease passed between humans that is caused by an influenza strain similar to swine flu in pigs
suina
an acute infectious disease characterized by fever and skin eruption, usually leaving permanent scars
vaiolo
an infectious and often fatal disease that mainly affects the nervous system of sheep
scrapie
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
SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, a variation of coronavirus that was first reported back in 2019
SARS-CoV-2
the infection and inflammation of air sacs in one's lungs, usually caused by a bacterial infection that makes breathing difficult
polmonite
La vaccinazione contro agenti patogeni comuni, come Streptococcus pneumoniae e il virus dell'influenza, può aiutare a prevenire la polmonite e ridurne la gravità se contratta.
a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected
peste
I sintomi della peste possono includere febbre, brividi, mal di testa, debolezza e linfonodi gonfi e dolorosi.
a contagious respiratory disease often characterized by violent coughs and breathing difficulties
pertosse
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
meningite
a contagious disease that causes high fever and small red spots on the body, common in children
morbillo
Le complicazioni del morbillo possono includere polmonite, encefalite (infiammazione del cervello) e, nei casi gravi, la morte.
a common respiratory infection in children that causes swelling around the vocal cords
groppa
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
La pandemia di COVID-19 ha avuto profondi impatti socio-economici, portando a cambiamenti nell'assistenza sanitaria, nei viaggi e nella vita quotidiana a livello globale.
a viral infection causing symptoms like a runny nose, cough, and sore throat
raffreddore
Lavati spesso le mani per evitare di prendere un raffreddore comune.
a potentially fatal illness that is acquired from consumption of water or food contaminated with particular bacteria, causing diarrhea and vomiting
colera
I medici hanno lavorato instancabilmente per curare i pazienti affetti da colera nella clinica improvvisata.
a contagious disease that causes a mild fever and an itchy rash with blisters, primarily affects children
varicella
a medical condition wherein people continue to experience COVID-19 symptoms for weeks or months after they begin to recover
covid lungo
a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae that can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose
lebbra
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
rosolia
an intestinal infection that often causes watery diarrhea, inflammation, nausea, vomiting, or fever
influenza gastrica
a bacterial infection causing symptoms similar to typhoid fever, transmitted through contaminated food or water, and treated with antibiotics
febbre paratifoide, paratifoide
Gli individui con febbre paratifoide devono seguire i consigli medici, completare il ciclo di antibiotici prescritto e rimanere idratati.
an infectious viral disease characterized by fever and the painful swelling of the neck
parotite
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
difterite
an infectious disease caused by a type of virus that attacks the nose, lungs, and throat
influenza
I sintomi dell'influenza includono febbre, tosse e dolori muscolari.
a type of influenza virus that rapidly spreads among birds and in rare cases, it can affect humans as well
influenza aviaria
an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea
giardiasi
Per la prevenzione della giardiasi, puoi praticare una buona igiene, specialmente quando maneggi cibo e acqua.
a viral infection primarily caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, leading to symptoms like extreme fatigue, sore throat, and swollen glands
mononucleosi infettiva, mononucleosi
Buone pratiche igieniche, compreso evitare di condividere posate e bevande, possono aiutare a prevenire la mononucleosi infettiva.
a potentially fatal disease normally transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito
malaria
Lo scoppio della malaria nel villaggio ha provocato una risposta rapida da parte delle squadre mediche.
a rare, potentially life-threatening condition caused by bacterial toxins, often associated with tampon use in menstruating individuals
sindrome da shock tossico, SST
La sindrome da shock tossico può derivare dal rilascio di tossine prodotte da batteri, come Staphylococcus aureus o Streptococcus pyogenes.
a serious and potentially life-threatening disease marked by high fever, diarrhea, and red spots that appear on the chest and abdomen
tifo
a potentially severe bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs and causes swellings to appear on them or other parts of the body
tubercolosi
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
peste bubbonica, morte nera
I sintomi della peste bubbonica includono febbre, brividi, debolezza e la caratteristica comparsa di linfonodi dolorosi e gonfi.
a common herpesvirus that may cause mild to severe illness, particularly in individuals with weakened immune system, and is transmitted through bodily fluids
citomegalovirus, CMV
L'istruzione e la consapevolezza svolgono un ruolo nella prevenzione della trasmissione del citomegalovirus, in particolare nelle strutture sanitarie.
a common herpesvirus associated with infectious mononucleosis and can cause various illnesses, transmitted through saliva
virus di Epstein-Barr, virus EBV
Dopo l'infezione iniziale, il virus di Epstein-Barr può rimanere latente nel corpo e riattivarsi senza causare sintomi nella maggior parte dei casi.
a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella, often contracted through inhaling contaminated water droplets
la legionellosi
Il monitoraggio regolare e i test dei sistemi idrici in ambienti ad alto rischio sono cruciali per prevenire la malattia del legionario.
a bacterial infection transmitted through contact with contaminated water or soil, causing flu-like symptoms and potentially severe complications
leptospirosi, infezione da leptospire
Attività all'aperto come l'agricoltura, il campeggio o gli sport acquatici possono comportare un rischio maggiore di esposizione alla leptospirosi (un'infezione batterica trasmessa attraverso il contatto con acqua o terreno contaminati, che causa sintomi simil-influenzali e potenzialmente gravi complicazioni).
a childhood illness with a red rash, sore throat, and fever caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria
scarlattina
Casi non trattati di scarlattina possono portare a complicazioni come la febbre reumatica o problemi renali.
a swelling of the lymph nodes, often in the neck, caused by tuberculosis or other bacterial infections
scrofolosi, adenite tubercolare
L'associazione storica tra la scrofola e la tubercolosi riflette l'evoluzione delle conoscenze mediche e della terminologia.
a potentially fatal disease characterized by high temperature and appearance of purple marks on the body
tifo
a bacterial infection caused by the Leptospira bacteria, transmitted through contact with water or soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals
la malattia di Weil, la leptospirosi
Gli individui che svolgono attività come l'agricoltura, il nuoto o gli sport acquatici possono essere a maggior rischio di malattia di Weil.
a tropical bacterial infection that causes chronic skin lesions and bone deformities, primarily affecting children in impoverished regions
pian, framboesia
La framboesia è più comune nei bambini, e un trattamento tempestivo è essenziale per prevenire complicazioni a lungo termine.
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
antrace
a parasitic disease that mainly affects unborn children and is mostly transmitted through undercooked meat, soil, or cat feces
toxoplasmosi
a mosquito-borne viral infection causing flu-like symptoms and, in severe cases, potentially leading to hemorrhagic fever or shock
febbre dengue, dengue
La ricerca e gli sforzi di controllo dei vettori contribuiscono agli sforzi globali per ridurre l'impatto della febbre dengue.
a tick-borne infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, characterized by fever, rash, and, if untreated, potential complications involving multiple organ systems
febbre maculata delle Montagne Rocciose, febbre delle Montagne Rocciose
I primi sintomi della febbre delle Montagne Rocciose possono includere febbre, mal di testa e dolori muscolari.
a mosquito-borne virus that can cause mild to severe illness, with symptoms ranging from fever and body aches to neurological complications
virus del Nilo occidentale, virus West Nile
Il virus del Nilo occidentale è presente in varie regioni del mondo, con focolai periodici nelle aree colpite.
