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usually uncountable, plural typhuses
(pathology) Any of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever. quotations
Typhoid and typhus have similar names and symptoms, but are different diseases.
2019, Bill Bryson, The Body: A Guide for Occupants, Black Swan (2020), page 377