Meaning & Definition of Typhus in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: An infectious disease characterized by fever, headache, and rashes, often associated with poor hygiene and overcrowded conditions.

  Example Sentence: The outbreak of typhus in the refugee camp raised alarm among health officials.

• Definition: Typhus can be caused by several types of bacteria, including Rickettsia prowazekii and Rickettsia typhi.

  Example Sentence: Doctors confirmed that the patient's symptoms were consistent with typhus caused by Rickettsia prowazekii.

• Definition: Historically, typhus has been a disease associated with war and famine.

  Example Sentence: During the war, typhus claimed more lives than the battles themselves.

Etymology

Origin: From Greek 'typhos', meaning 'smoke' or 'haze', referring to the delirious state of patients.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• typhus epidemic: A widespread outbreak of typhus in a particular area.
• typhus fever: Refers to the fever associated with typhus infection.

Translations

• Spanish: tifo

• French: typhus

• German: Typhus

• Russian: тыф

Related Words

• rickettsiosis: A group of diseases caused by Rickettsia bacteria, including typhus.

• epidemic: A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.