leptospirosis
US /ˌlep.toʊ.spəˈroʊ.sɪs/
UK /ˌlep.təʊ.spɪˈrəʊ.sɪs/
名詞
鉤端螺旋體病
a severe infectious disease in humans and animals, caused by spirochetes of the genus Leptospira, which is transmitted by contact with water or food contaminated by animal urine.
範例:
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The dog was diagnosed with leptospirosis after showing symptoms of fever and lethargy.
該狗在出現發燒和嗜睡症狀後被診斷出患有鉤端螺旋體病。
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Preventing leptospirosis involves avoiding contact with contaminated water and vaccinating pets.
預防鉤端螺旋體病包括避免接觸受污染的水和給寵物接種疫苗。