typhus

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Of the total number of cases in 2025, nearly 9 out of 10 people infected with typhus required hospitalization, according to public health officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s uncommon to die from flea-borne typhus, but it has occurred in Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Like Donne, we can mine wisdom from the frailty of our mortal bodies—but be grateful that when the bell tolls for thee, plague, smallpox and typhus won’t be to blame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

In areas were the disease is prevalent, you are most at risk of getting typhus from infected fleas if you touch, pet or come into contact with rats, opossums and stray cats.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

It hasn’t been two days, but I didn’t know about the typhus, then.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron