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vibriosis

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[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.


Etymology

Origin of vibriosis

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

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A study published this week found that Hurricane Ian led to a spike in cases of vibriosis, a life-threatening illness caused by a water-borne bacteria called Vibrio, in Florida.

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 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

“And when temperatures go back down, vibriosis is not much of an issue. Consumers can really feel good about the quality of the product they’re getting.”

From New York Times Jul. 22, 2021

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