Typhus

Language: English
Pronunciation: typhus
Part of Speech: noun

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One of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.

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"rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever"
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