typhus fever

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Definition Typhus fever (noun): 1. A severe infectious disease caused by rickettsia bacteria, transmitted primarily by the bite of infected body lice, and characterized by high fever, severe headache, and a distinctive skin rash. Usage Typhus fever is a specific medical term for the disease. It is often used in historical, medical, or epidemiological contexts. The term is typically used as a no...