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peste suina
/ˈpɛ.ste ˈswi.na/
swine fever
La peste suina è una malattia virale grave.
Swine fever is a serious viral disease.
Medicine
technical
A highly contagious viral disease affecting pigs, also known as classical swine fever (CSF) or hog cholera.
La peste suina può causare gravi perdite economiche per gli allevatori.
Swine fever can cause severe economic losses for farmers.
This disease is distinct from African swine fever (ASF), which is caused by a different virus.
Collocations
focolai di peste suinaoutbreaks of swine fevervaccino contro la peste suinavaccine against swine fever
Pro Tip
Distinguishing from Swine Flu
Remember that 'peste suina' refers to a different disease than 'influenza suina' (swine flu), which affects both pigs and humans.
Word Origin
From Latin 'pestis' (plague) and 'suinus' (of pigs).
Usage Notes
The term is often used in veterinary and agricultural contexts. It is not to be confused with 'influenza suina' (swine flu).
Word Breakdown
peste
plague
rootsuina
of pigs
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