typhus

Example Sentences

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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

If you have any of the typhus symptoms, reach out to your healthcare provider right away.

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

That’s nothing compared to some of the other diseases she says she’s suffered from—tetanus, malaria, sprue, typhus.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García