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anthrax

/ˈæn.θɹæks/

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noun

Milzbrand

An acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.

Examples :

"The farmer worried when several of his cows died suddenly, suspecting they might have contracted anthrax. "

Der Bauer war besorgt, als mehrere seiner Kühe plötzlich starben, da er vermutete, dass sie Milzbrand bekommen haben könnten.

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noun

Milzbrand

The human disease that can occur in humans through contact with infected herbivores, tissue from infected animals, or high concentrations of anthrax spores, but is not usually spread between humans, with symptoms including lesions on the skin or in the lungs, often fatal.

Examples :

"The farmer worried about anthrax after several of his cows suddenly died, fearing he might have accidentally inhaled the spores while handling their carcasses. "

Der Bauer sorgte sich um Milzbrand, nachdem mehrere seiner Kühe plötzlich starben, und befürchtete, er könnte die Sporen versehentlich eingeatmet haben, als er ihre Kadaver handhabte.

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