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typhus

The correct spelling is typhus.

How to pronounce typhus

noun

IPA: /ˈtaɪfəs/

Say it like: Tyf-us

The correct spelling is typhus. One of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.One of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.

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