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Typhus Definition & Meaning

typhus
noun
  1. rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever

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  • "murine typhus"
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Frequently asked questions

What does typhus mean?
rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
What part of speech is typhus?
Typhus is a noun.

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