What does typhus mean?

n. A severe infectious disease that results in high fever, headaches, and a rash, which can be fatal if not treated.

typhus

🇺🇸 /ˈtaɪfəs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtaɪfəs/

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noun

A severe infectious disease that results in high fever, headaches, and a rash, which can be fatal if not treated.

During the war, many soldiers contracted typhus due to unsanitary living conditions.

A severe infectious disease that results in high fever, headaches, and a rash, which can be fatal if not treated.

Plural typhuss