Example Sentences

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She repeated concerns about a rise in outbreaks of infectious diseases, particularly diarrhoeal diseases.

From Reuters • Nov. 28, 2023

Cholera, an acute diarrhoeal infection is caused by consuming food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023

Cholera, which spreads through contaminated food and water, is an acute diarrhoeal infection that can be fatal if left untreated.

From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2022

At the time, diarrhoeal diseases accounted for 7.2% of global disease burden, but attracted only 0.06% of health research investment.

From The Guardian • May 1, 2020

The color of the diarrhoeal discharges varies according to the character of the feed, and it may be more or less tinged with blood and have a disagreeable odor.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.