undulant fever
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of undulant fever
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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In humans, a brucellosis infection can cause undulant fever and fatigue.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
Whether undulant fever causes abortion in humans is not yet known, but it does temporarily affect the genital tract.
From Time Magazine Archive
He states that one of the best specific treatments for undulant fever is "injections of a specially prepared vaccine made from dead Brucellae."
From Time Magazine Archive
Man contracts undulant fever by handling infected animals, drinking unpasteurized milk.
From Time Magazine Archive
Dr. Scott thought Jimmie had something called undulant fever, caused by the unpasteurized milk and cheese that was commonly consumed at that time.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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