enteric fever

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Noun enteric fever has 1 sense

typhoid, typhoid fever, enteric fever - serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water
--₁ is a kind of infectious disease

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Enteric Fever

Noun: Enteric fever, also known as typhoid fever, is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi. It is transmitted through contaminated food and water.

Sample Sentence: She fell ill with enteric fever after consuming contaminated water during her trip to a developing country.

Sense 1: Popularity

Adjective: Popular

Sample Sentence: Enteric fever was widespread during the 19th century, affecting large populations around the world.

Sense 2: Locality

Noun: Local

Sample Sentence: The health department issued warnings about an outbreak of local enteric fever cases in the neighborhood.

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