Words Related to Health and Sickness - Infectious Diseases
Here you will learn some English words related to infectious diseases such as "pneumonia", "chickenpox", and "leprosy".
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yellow fever
[noun]
a tropical viral disease, characterized by fever, muscle pain, etc. which consequently leads to jaundice and potential death, transmitted by infected mosquitoes
tetanus
[noun]
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
swine flu
[noun]
a potentially fatal disease passed between humans that is caused by an influenza strain similar to swine flu in pigs
SARS-CoV-2
[noun]
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, a variation of coronavirus that was first reported back in 2019
pneumonia
[noun]
the infection and inflammation of air sacs in one's lungs, usually caused by a bacterial infection that makes breathing difficult
plague
[noun]
a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected
pertussis
[noun]
a contagious respiratory disease often characterized by violent coughs and breathing difficulties
meningitis
[noun]
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
croup
[noun]
a common respiratory infection in children that causes swelling around the vocal cords
common cold
[noun]
a viral infectious disease that primarily affects the upper respiratory tract and can be caused by several different types of viruses
cholera
[noun]
a potentially fatal illness that is acquired from consumption of water or food contaminated with particular bacteria, causing diarrhea and vomiting
chickenpox
[noun]
a contagious disease that causes a mild fever and an itchy rash with blisters, primarily affects children
long Covid
[noun]
a medical condition wherein people continue to experience COVID-19 symptoms for weeks or months after they begin to recover
leprosy
[noun]
a chronic infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae that can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose
rubella
[noun]
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
gastric flu
[noun]
an intestinal infection that often causes watery diarrhea, inflammation, nausea, vomiting, or fever
paratyphoid fever
[noun]
a bacterial infection causing symptoms similar to typhoid fever, transmitted through contaminated food or water, and treated with antibiotics
influenza
[noun]
an infectious disease caused by a type of virus that attacks the nose, lungs, and throat
giardiasis
[noun]
an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea
malaria
[noun]
a potentially fatal disease normally transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito
bubonic plague
[noun]
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
epstein-barr virus
[noun]
a common herpesvirus associated with infectious mononucleosis and can cause various illnesses, transmitted through saliva
legionnaires' disease
[noun]
a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella, often contracted through inhaling contaminated water droplets
leptospirosis
[noun]
a bacterial infection transmitted through contact with contaminated water or soil, causing flu-like symptoms and potentially severe complications
scarlet fever
[noun]
a childhood illness with a red rash, sore throat, and fever caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria
scrofula
[noun]
a swelling of the lymph nodes, often in the neck, caused by tuberculosis or other bacterial infections
weil's disease
[noun]
a bacterial infection caused by the Leptospira bacteria, transmitted through contact with water or soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals
yaws
[noun]
a tropical bacterial infection that causes chronic skin lesions and bone deformities, primarily affecting children in impoverished regions
anthrax
[noun]
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
dengue fever
[noun]
a mosquito-borne viral infection causing flu-like symptoms and, in severe cases, potentially leading to hemorrhagic fever or shock
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