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窒扶斯チフス 窒扶斯
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Noun
1. typhoid; paratyphoid​Medicine, Usually written using kana alone, See also 腸チフス, See also パラチフス, From German “Typhus”
Noun
2. typhus​Medicine, Usually written using kana alone, See also 発疹チフス
Wikipedia definition
3. Typhus​Typhus is any of several similar diseases caused by Rickettsia bacteria. The name comes from the Greek typhos (τῦφος) meaning smoky or hazy, describing the state of mind of those affected with typhus. The causative organism Rickettsia is an obligate parasite that cannot survive for long outside living cells. Typhus should not be confused with typhoid fever, as the diseases are unrelated. Multiple diseases include the word "typhus" in their description. Types include:
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Other forms
窒扶斯 【チブス】、窒扶斯 【チプス】
Notes
窒扶斯: Ateji (phonetic) reading, Rarely-used kanji form. チブス: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 窒扶斯: Ateji (phonetic) reading, Rarely-used kanji form. チプス: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage. 窒扶斯: Ateji (phonetic) reading, Rarely-used kanji form.

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