acute infection caused by rickettsia and transmitted by the bite of an infected flea; characterized by fever and chills and muscle aches and a rash
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urban typhus::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | endemic typhus, murine typhus, rat typhus |
| Type of | typhus, typhus fever |
Examples of urban typhus
urban typhus
Urban rats are known to carry infectious diseases including leptospirosis, typhus, salmonella, hantavirus, and even the plague.
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