Swamp-fever
noun, Pathology, Veterinary Pathology.
1.
leptospirosis.
2.
Also called infectious anemia of horses. an equine viral disease characterized by weakness and recurring fever, transmitted by contaminated food and water.
3.
malaria.
noun
1.
Also called equine infectious anaemia. a viral disease of horses characterized by recurring fever, staggering gait, and general debility
2.
(US) another name for malaria
swamp fever n.
See malaria.
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