typhus
Example Sentences
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The Los Angeles County Public Health Department identified 220 cases of flea-borne typhus last year, a big increase over the 187 cases in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
His father died in an epidemic, likely of typhus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Attention pet parents: Los Angeles County is reporting a record number of flea-borne typhus cases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
Fret not: There are several simple precautions you can take to prevent a flea-borne typhus infection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
Diphtheria, polio, typhus lurked everywhere, and we had no weapons against them, although living in the country instead of Austin gave us some protection.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
