
Meaning of ENDEMIC TYPHUS
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[n] 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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| | Synonyms: | | murine typhus, rat typhus, urban typhus |
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| | See Also: | | typhus, typhus fever | |
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