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Urban Typhus

Urban Typhus refers to a communicable disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia prowazekii. It is typically transmitted to humans through body lice. This term can also be used to describe the community-level outbreak of typhus in urban areas.

Usage:

Sense 1: Disease caused by Rickettsia prowazekii

Noun: Urban typhus is a serious bacterial infection that can lead to high fever, severe headache, and rash.

Adjective: The patient was diagnosed with urban typhus after showing classic symptoms of the disease.

Sense 2: Outbreak of typhus in urban areas

Noun: The city faced a major urban typhus outbreak due to unsanitary living conditions and overcrowding.

Adjective: The medical team closely monitored the situation to prevent any urban typhus spread amidst the rapid urbanization.

Examples:

Example 1: The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the patient with urban typhus.

Example 2: Due to the lack of proper sanitation facilities, the urban typhus cases were on the rise in the locality.

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