ScienceAugust 4, 2026

yersiniosis

YUR-sin-ee-OH-sis

Definition

An infectious disease caused by the Yersinia bacterium, typically characterized by symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

Etymology

The word is derived from the name of the bacterium Yersinia, which was named in 1944 after the Swiss bacteriologist Alexandre Yersin, combined with the medical suffix -osis, which denotes a disease or condition.

In the news

The article lists yersiniosis as one of several foodborne illnesses currently rising in the U.S., noting that it is frequently associated with consuming raw or undercooked pork.

Five Pathogens That Could Cause New Outbreak Following Cyclospora

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