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.