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anthrax

/ˈæn.θɹæks/

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noun

Ántrax

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. "

El granjero se preocupó cuando varias de sus vacas murieron repentinamente, sospechando que podrían haber contraído ántrax.

disease animal medicine microorganism biology

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noun

Ántrax

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. "

El granjero se preocupó por el ántrax después de que varias de sus vacas murieran repentinamente, temiendo haber inhalado accidentalmente las esporas mientras manipulaba sus cadáveres.

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