typhus
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At the war’s end, Mignon escaped to a displaced-persons camp in Bavaria, Germany, where she nearly died of an infected gallbladder and typhus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
People infected with typhus typically develop symptoms within one to two weeks, which may include a fever, headache, rash and body aches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
His father died in an epidemic, likely of typhus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The number of typhus cases in the county has increased since 2021, when there were 141 recorded cases, rising to 171 in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
“I took her to the typhus hut,” whispered Mrs. Rimas.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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