How Do You Spell BLACK WATER FEVER?

Pronunciation: [blˈak wˈɔːtə fˈiːvə] (IPA)

Black Water Fever, a serious and potentially fatal disease, is caused by a parasitic infection. The word is spelled as /blæk ˈwɔːtə(r) ˈfiːvə(r)/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "bl" sound is a bilabial consonant sound, followed by the "a" sound, which is pronounced as an open back unrounded vowel. The "ck" combination indicates a voiceless consonant cluster. The letters "w" and "r" are pronounced in rapid succession, and "ə" represents the sound of a schwa, which is a reduced vowel sound. The word "fever" is pronounced in two syllables, with the first syllable containing a "f" sound followed by the schwa sound.

BLACK WATER FEVER Meaning and Definition

1. Black water fever is a severe complication of malaria characterized by the presence of dark or black urine. The term "black water fever" is primarily used to describe a condition that commonly occurs in individuals infected with the Plasmodium falciparum parasite, which is the most dangerous form of malaria. This condition is predominantly found in certain regions of sub-Saharan Africa, where the Plasmodium falciparum strain is prevalent.

   The onset of black water fever is often sudden and accompanied by high fever, severe headaches, muscle pain, chills, and fatigue. The prominent characteristic of this condition is the presence of black or dark urine, which is a result of the destruction of red blood cells and subsequent release of hemoglobin into the bloodstream. The kidneys filter this excess hemoglobin, resulting in its excretion through urine.

   Due to the severity of the symptoms, black water fever can lead to life-threatening complications such as acute kidney failure, multi-organ dysfunction, and even death if left untreated. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent further complications. Antimalarial medications, along with supportive therapies such as intravenous fluids and blood transfusions, may be administered to manage the condition.

   Black water fever poses a significant risk to individuals living in malaria-endemic regions or traveling to these areas. Preventative measures such as the use of insect repellents, bed nets, and antimalarial medications can help reduce the risk of contracting both malaria and black water fever.

2. Malarial hemoglobinuria.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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