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canicola fever

 

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Noun canicola fever has 1 sense
  1. canicola fever - an acute feverish disease in people and in dogs marked by gastroenteritis and mild jaundice
    --1 is a kind of
    swamp fever, leptospirosis

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Canicola Fever

Canicola Fever refers to a type of bacterial infection caused by the microorganism Leptospira interrogans serovar Canicola. It is primarily transmitted through the urine of infected animals, most commonly dogs.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Medical

1. A bacterial infection primarily transmitted through the urine of dogs, causing fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Example sentence: The patient was diagnosed with canicola fever after exhibiting symptoms of high fever and severe muscle pain.

Noun - Veterinary

2. A common term used among veterinarians to describe a specific strain of Leptospira bacteria that affects dogs.

Example sentence: The veterinarian recommended vaccinations against canicola fever to protect the dog from potential infection.

Noun - Local

3. In some regions, canicola fever can be a colloquial term for a general feeling of fatigue or exhaustion after spending a strenuous day outdoors. This usage is not related to the medical or veterinary definitions.

Example sentence: After hiking for hours, Martha felt completely worn out, experiencing what locals nicknamed as canicola fever.

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