How Do You Spell FEVER AND AGUE?

Pronunciation: [fˈiːvəɹ and ˈe͡ɪɡjuː] (IPA)

Fever and ague is an old term for malaria that originated from the Latin word "febris" meaning fever and "agua" meaning ague or shivering. It is pronounced /ˈfiːvər/ and /ˈeɪɡjuː/, with stress on the first syllable of both words. The spelling may seem unusual, but it reflects the historical origins of the term. Today, the use of "fever and ague" is largely obsolete as individuals suffering from malaria are typically referred to by the specific type of malaria they have contracted.

FEVER AND AGUE Meaning and Definition

1. Fever and ague is a term used to describe a specific pattern of symptoms associated with malaria, typically caused by the Plasmodium parasite. It is an archaic term that was commonly used in earlier centuries to describe a recurrent febrile illness characterized by alternating periods of fever and chills.

   The term "fever and ague" is rooted in the old English term "ague" which referred to a fever associated with chills and perspiration. This historical term encompasses the cyclical nature of the symptoms that individuals with malaria experience. The condition is typically characterized by sudden onset episodes of fever, accompanied by intense shivering, chills, and rigor. These episodes are succeeded by a period of profuse sweating and a return to normal body temperature.

   Malaria is primarily transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Once inside the body, the parasites multiply in the liver and then invade red blood cells, leading to the cycles of symptoms associated with fever and ague. Fever and ague, or malaria, can cause a wide range of other symptoms such as headache, body aches, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting.

   With advancements in medicine and the understanding of malaria, the term "fever and ague" is less commonly used in modern medical practice. Instead, medical professionals now use the term "malaria" to specifically refer to this febrile illness caused by the Plasmodium parasite.

2. Malaria.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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