Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈtaɪfəs/
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ˈtaɪfəs
Noun
Any of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.
Usage- Uncountable
- usually
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Typhoid and typhus have similar names and symptoms, but are different diseases.
Noun
rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
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