canicola fever: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely Low (Very Rare, Technical)Highly technical/medical; historical
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What does “canicola fever” mean?
An infectious disease of dogs, also transmissible to humans, caused by a specific type of bacteria (Leptospira canicola), now largely prevented by vaccination.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
An infectious disease of dogs, also transmissible to humans, caused by a specific type of bacteria (Leptospira canicola), now largely prevented by vaccination.
An acute febrile illness in humans, a form of leptospirosis, historically associated with contact with infected dog urine. It is a zoonotic disease characterized by fever, kidney inflammation, and sometimes meningitis.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage. The term is identically technical in both varieties.
Connotations
Purely medical/veterinary, with no additional cultural connotations.
Frequency
Equally rare in both UK and US English; primarily encountered in older medical texts or specialized zoonosis research.
Grammar
How to Use “canicola fever” in a Sentence
Patient contracts canicola feverThe dog is a carrier of canicola feverVaccination protects against canicola feverVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “canicola fever” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The canicola fever vaccine is part of the core schedule.
- A canicola fever outbreak was reported in the kennel.
American English
- The canicola fever vaccine is part of the core schedule.
- A canicola fever outbreak was reported at the kennel.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in specialized historical or veterinary medicine contexts, discussing zoonotic diseases or public health history.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
The primary register. Used in veterinary journals, medical histories of infectious disease, and microbiology texts.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “canicola fever”
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Neutral
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Antonyms of “canicola fever”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “canicola fever”
- Misspelling as 'canicula fever' or 'canincola fever'.
- Using it as a general term for any dog-related illness.
- Assuming it is common current vocabulary.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is very rare in areas with widespread dog vaccination programs.
Yes, it is a zoonotic disease; humans can be infected through contact with urine from infected dogs.
It causes an acute fever and often leads to kidney inflammation (nephritis).
It is a specific type of leptospirosis, caused by the serovar *Leptospira canicola*.
An infectious disease of dogs, also transmissible to humans, caused by a specific type of bacteria (Leptospira canicola), now largely prevented by vaccination.
Canicola fever is usually highly technical/medical; historical in register.
Canicola fever: in British English it is pronounced /kəˈnɪkələ ˈfiːvə/, and in American English it is pronounced /kəˈnɪkələ ˈfiːvər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'CANIne COLA' – the fever comes from dogs (canine).
Conceptual Metaphor
DISEASE IS AN INVADER (from the animal kingdom).
Practice
Quiz
In what context is the term 'canicola fever' most likely to be found?