vibriosis

American  

[vib-ree-oh-sis] / ˌvɪb riˈoʊ sɪs /

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

1. a venereal disease of cattle and sheep, caused by the organism Vibrio fetus, characterized by delayed female fertility and by spontaneous abortion.

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Etymology

Origin of vibriosis

From New Latin, dating back to 1945–50; see origin at vibrio, -osis

Example Sentences

Climate change continues to create conditions that are conducive to larger and more intense storms, which could mean more vibriosis in humans as time goes on.

From Scientific American • Oct. 24, 2023

According to the Florida Department of Health, Lee County, which had the highest caseload in the state, reported 38 infections and 11 deaths linked to vibriosis.

From Science Daily • Oct. 16, 2023

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 80,000 people get Vibrio infections from raw oysters and in the US alone 100 people die from vibriosis each year.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2023

The illness, technically called vibriosis, may be caused by infection with several related bacteria.

From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2023

The agency said about 80,000 people get vibriosis in the U.S. each year, and about 100 people die from it.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2022