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Rat typhus

Rat typhus Meaning & Definition
Rat typhus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Rat typhus?

[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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Rat typhus: endemic typhus | murine typhus | urban typhus

Related Terms | Find terms related to Rat typhus:

See Also | typhus | typhus fever

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