Typhus and Typhus fever

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

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Typhus fever is a synonym for typhus. In some cases you can use "Typhus fever" instead a noun "Typhus".

Nearby Words: typhoid, typhous

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

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Typhus is a synonym for typhus fever. You can use "Typhus" instead a noun phrase "Typhus fever".

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