swamp fever meaning

UK /swɒmp ˈfiːvə/ US /swɑmp ˈfivɚ/ 3 syllables

swamp fever (noun): an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever.

Definition of swamp fever

  1. an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever

    Synonyms: leptospirosis

    Type of: zoonosis

    Kinds: canicola fever, Weil's disease

How to pronounce swamp fever

swamp fever is pronounced /swɒmp ˈfiːvə/ in British English and /swɑmp ˈfivɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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