Typhoid
Typhoid noun - Serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water.
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Typhus and typhoid are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Typhus" instead a noun "Typhoid".
Typhus
Typhus noun - Rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever.
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