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University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "typhus" |
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CDC Travelers' Health Information on Typhus Fevers Description: Brief information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Conrtol and Prevention. (cdc.gov) |
Epidemic Louse-Borne Typhus Fever Description: 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). (who.int) |
Murine Typhus (Fleaborne Typhus) Description: FAQ from the Texas Department of Health. (tdh.state.tx.us) |
Scrub Typhus Description: Detailed information about this acute, febrile, infectious illness caused by Rickettsia tsutsugamushi and transmitted by trombiculid mites. (emedicine.com) |
Typhus Description: Information about all three types - epidemic louse-borne, scrub, and endemic (murine) typhus. (www3.baylor.edu) |
Typhus Disease Profile Description: Brief information about louse-borne typhus. (scarab.msu.montana.edu) |
Typhus Fever (Flea-borne) Fact Sheet Description: FAQ from the Virginia Department of Health. (vdh.state.va.us) |
Typhus: AHealthyMe.com Description: Factsheet on the four main types of typus. (ahealthyme.com) |
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