swamp fever

noun

, Pathology, Veterinary Pathology.

1. leptospirosis.
2. Also called infectious anemia of horses. an equine viral disease characterized by weakness and recurring fever, transmitted by contaminated food and water.
3. malaria.

swamp fever

noun

1. Also calledequine infectious anaemia a viral disease of horses characterized by recurring fever, staggering gait, and general debility
2. another name for malaria

Word History and Origins

Origin of swamp fever¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50