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"An acute, infectious disease caused by several species of Rickettsia, transmitted by lice and fleas, and characterized by acute prostration, headache, and a peculiar eruption of reddish spots on the body." more

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The red spots on his body were a sign of typhus.
We should be careful to prevent typhus from spreading.
The nurse helped the sick child with typhus.

Typhus

tahy-fuhs
nounAn acute, infectious disease caused by several species of Rickettsia, transmitted by lice and fleas, and characterized by acute prostration, headache, and a peculiar eruption of reddish spots on the body.

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Last Updated On: January 7, 2024
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