vibriosis
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of vibriosis
From New Latin, dating back to 1945–50; see origin at vibrio, -osis
Example Sentences
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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
When the bacteria come in contact with humans, some species can cause an infection known as vibriosis, but the side effects depend on the type of Vibrio and severity of the infection.
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
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