paratyphoid fever: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “paratyphoid fever” mean?
A bacterial disease similar to typhoid fever but usually milder.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A bacterial disease similar to typhoid fever but usually milder.
An infectious disease caused by Salmonella Paratyphi bacteria, characterized by symptoms like fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, often transmitted through contaminated food or water.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage between British and American English.
Connotations
Both refer to the same medical condition.
Frequency
Equally rare in general usage; primarily used in medical contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “paratyphoid fever” in a Sentence
be diagnosed with paratyphoid feversuffer from paratyphoid fevertest positive for paratyphoid feverVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “paratyphoid fever” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The patient contracted paratyphoid fever while travelling in Asia.
- Doctors must quickly diagnose paratyphoid fever to prevent spread.
American English
- The patient came down with paratyphoid fever during the trip.
- Physicians need to treat paratyphoid fever with appropriate antibiotics.
adverb
British English
- The disease spread rapidly, paratyphoid-like, through the community.
- He recovered slowly, almost paratyphoidly, from the infection.
American English
- The fever spiked paratyphoidly, mimicking typhoid symptoms.
- She felt unwell, paratyphoidly, for weeks after exposure.
adjective
British English
- She had a paratyphoid infection that required hospitalisation.
- The paratyphoid outbreak was contained by public health measures.
American English
- He was diagnosed with a paratyphoid illness after returning from abroad.
- Paratyphoid cases have been reported in the region.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used in business contexts.
Academic
Common in medical and epidemiological research.
Everyday
Almost never used in everyday conversation.
Technical
Standard term in medical diagnostics and treatment.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “paratyphoid fever”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “paratyphoid fever”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “paratyphoid fever”
- Misspelling as 'paratyphoid fever' (e.g., 'paratyphoid' or 'paratyphoid'), confusing it with typhoid fever.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, paratyphoid fever is caused by different bacteria (Salmonella Paratyphi) and is usually milder than typhoid fever.
Primarily through contaminated food or water, similar to typhoid fever.
Symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and sometimes a rash.
Yes, through good hygiene, safe food and water practices, and vaccination in high-risk areas.
A bacterial disease similar to typhoid fever but usually milder.
Paratyphoid fever is usually medical/technical in register.
Paratyphoid fever: in British English it is pronounced ˌpærəˈtaɪfɔɪd ˈfiːvə, and in American English it is pronounced ˌpærəˈtaɪfɔɪd ˈfivɚ. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Para- means 'beside' or 'similar to', so paratyphoid is similar to typhoid.
Conceptual Metaphor
Disease as invader; Illness as a journey through symptoms.
Practice
Quiz
What is paratyphoid fever?