typhus

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Attention pet parents: Los Angeles County is reporting a record number of flea-borne typhus cases.

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

Pet owners, beware: Flea-borne typhus is on the rise in parts of Southern California.

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