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typhus

 

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Noun typhus has 1 sense
  1. typhus, typhus fever - rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
    --1 is a kind of rickettsial disease, rickettsiosis
    --1 has particulars: murine typhus, rat typhus, urban typhus, endemic typhus

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Term: Typhus

Definition:

Typhus is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by various species of bacteria. It is transmitted to humans through fleas or lice infesting and biting them. There are different types of typhus, including epidemic typhus, murine typhus, and scrub typhus.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A highly contagious infectious disease

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"During the war, typhus spread rapidly among the crowded refugee camps."

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: An acute febrile illness characterized by a rash and headache

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"The symptoms of typhus usually include fever, headache, muscle pain, and a distinct rash."

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: An infectious disease transmitted by fleas or lice

Example Sentence:

"Doctors suspect that the prisoner's typhus was contracted due to the unhygienic conditions in the prison."

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A widespread epidemic

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"The city was in chaos as a typhus outbreak paralyzed the healthcare system."

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