Typhus

Pronunciation
/TIE-fus/
Category
Disease
Singular
Typhus
Plural
Typhus

Definition

A bacterial infection caused by Rickettsia bacteria, transmitted by insect vectors like lice and ticks. It causes a range of symptoms including fever, headache, rash, and potentially fatal complications.

Etymology

From Greek 'typhos', meaning 'a fever'.

Example

Typhus outbreaks were common during wartime due to poor sanitation conditions.

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