WOOLSORTER'S DISEASE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Woolsorter's Disease.
Woolsorter'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 anthraxragpicker's diseaseragsorter's diseasewoolsorter's pneumoniaExample Sentences
"Symptoms of woolsorter's disease include high fever, chest pain, and difficulty breathing."
"Healthcare workers are at risk of contracting woolsorter's disease if they come into contact with contaminated wool or animal products."
"The mortality rate of woolsorter's disease can be high if not promptly treated with antibiotics."
"Several cases of woolsorter's disease have been reported in textile factories."
"Wearing protective masks and clothing can help prevent the transmission of woolsorter's disease."
