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Ragpicker's Disease.
Ragpicker's Disease - as a noun
A form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anthrax pneumoniainhalation anthraxpulmonary anthraxragsorter's diseasewoolsorter's diseasewoolsorter's pneumoniaExample Sentences
"The government is taking measures to control the spread of ragpicker's disease in the slums."
"Many children in the impoverished areas suffer from ragpicker's disease."
"The outbreaks of ragpicker's disease highlight the need for better waste management."
"The prevalence of ragpicker's disease is higher in regions with limited access to healthcare."
"People working as ragpickers are more susceptible to ragpicker's disease due to their exposure to filth and waste."
