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This is about the disease Typhus. See Typhus (monster) for the monster in Greek mythology, or typhoid fever for an unrelated disease with a similar name.
Typhus is a name given to several similar diseases caused by Rickettsia bacteria. It comes from the Greek typhos, meaning smoky or hazy, describing the state of mind of those affected with typhus.
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CDC Travelers' Health Information on Typhus Fevers - Brief information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Epidemic Louse-Borne Typhus Fever - Information about the only rickettsial disease that causes explosive epidemics in humans. The fever, caused by Rickettsia prowazekii, is transmitted by the human body louse (Pediculus humanus corporis).
Murine Typhus (Fleaborne Typhus) - FAQ from the Texas Department of Health.
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Typhus - Information about all three types - epidemic louse-borne, scrub, and endemic (murine) typhus.
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Typhus Disease Profile - Brief information about louse-borne typhus.
Typhus Fever (Flea-borne) Fact Sheet - FAQ from the Virginia Department of Health.
Typhus: AHealthyMe.com - Factsheet on the four main types of typus.
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