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typhus

/tɪˈfjuːs/ noun · British & US
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What does typhus mean?

noun

A highly infectious disease caused by a bacterium, typically transmitted by fleas or lice, and characterized by fever, headache, and a rash.

Example

"The patient was diagnosed with typhus after showing symptoms of fever and a distinctive rash."

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