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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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pneumonia
[noun]

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

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plague
[noun]

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

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measles
[noun]

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

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Covid-19
[noun]

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

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

Ex: Wash your hands often to avoid getting common cold.
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cholera
[noun]

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

Ex: Doctors worked tirelessly to treat patients suffering cholera in the makeshift clinic .
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a bacterial infection causing symptoms similar to typhoid fever, transmitted through contaminated food or water, and treated with antibiotics

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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scrofula
[noun]

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

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

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yaws
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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