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Woolsorter's Disease

Description:

Woolsorter's disease is a highly contagious and often fatal respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. The disease primarily affects individuals who work with animal products, especially wool and skins. It is referred to as woolsorter's disease due to the historical association of the infection with workers in the wool industry.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

• The woolsorter's disease caused panic among workers at the wool processing factory.
• He contracted woolsorter's disease after inhaling spores while sorting raw wool.

As a verb:

• The workers were advised to take precautionary measures to avoid woolsorter's disease.
• She diligently washed her hands to prevent herself from woolsorter's disease.

As an adjective:

• Strict safety protocols were implemented to control the spread of woolsorter's disease.
• The contaminated area was immediately quarantined to avoid further cases of woolsorter's disease.

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