paludism

Translations

paludismnoun
paludisms
pl
Paludism is a serious disease caused by parasites.
Малярия — это серьезное заболевание, вызываемое паразитами.
Synonyms
intermittent fever

Definitions

paludismnoun
A disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes, commonly known as malaria.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with paludism after observing the symptoms and conducting a blood test.
The morbid condition or feverish state arising from exposure to marshy or swampy environments; marsh fever.
Early explorers often succumbed to paludism after months of working in the malarial swamps.