Redwater Fever

Pronunciation
/RED-watehr FEE-ver/
Category
Disease

Definition

A disease caused by protozoan parasites that affects ruminants (animals with multiple stomachs), characterized by hemoglobin breakdown and red-colored urine.

Etymology

Named for the reddish color of the affected animal's urine.

Example

Redwater fever is a serious parasitic infection that can affect cattle and other ruminants, causing significant losses in livestock production.

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