Typhus and Typhoid

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Typhus noun - Rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever.

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Typhoid and typhus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Typhoid" instead a noun "Typhus".

Nearby Words: typhoid, typhous

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. You can use "Typhus" instead a noun "Typhoid".

Nearby Words: typhus, typhous

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