typhus in German
typhus in German is Fleckfieber, Flecktyphus — typhus means a serious bacterial disease spread by lice or fleas, causing high fever, rash, and confusion.
typhus in German
Fleckfieber
(pathology) Any of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.
Flecktyphus
(pathology) Any of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.
What does "typhus" mean?
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noun A serious bacterial disease spread by lice or fleas, causing high fever, rash, and confusion.
"Typhus spread rapidly through the crowded, unsanitary camp."
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typhus in a sentence
- Typhus spread rapidly through the crowded, unsanitary camp.
- Historically, typhus killed more soldiers than combat in some wars.
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What is "typhus" in German?
"typhus" in German is Fleckfieber, Flecktyphus. typhus means: A serious bacterial disease spread by lice or fleas, causing high fever, rash, and confusion.
How do you use "typhus" in a sentence?
Example: "Typhus spread rapidly through the crowded, unsanitary camp." In German, "typhus" is Fleckfieber, Flecktyphus.
Are there other ways to say "typhus" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "typhus": Fleckfieber, Flecktyphus.
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