dictionary.pt
typhus
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ˈtifu/ti·fo
Definition
1An acute infectious disease caused by Rickettsia bacteria, transmitted by lice, fleas, or ticks, characterized by high fever, skin rash, and prostration.
Usage examples
“Epidemic typhus was a major cause of death in wartime.”
“Early diagnosis of typhus is essential for treatment.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
epidemic typhusmurine typhustyphus fevertyphus outbreak