Murine Typhus (Noun)
Meaning
Acute infection caused by rickettsia and transmitted by the bite of an infected flea; characterized by fever and chills and muscle aches and a rash.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with murine typhus after returning from a camping trip where she had been exposed to fleas.
- Murine typhus is a common disease in tropical and subtropical regions where fleas are abundant.
- Flea control measures are essential in preventing the spread of murine typhus in areas where the disease is endemic.
- Early symptoms of murine typhus can be mistaken for other conditions, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment.
- A rising incidence of murine typhus has been reported in some parts of the world, possibly due to an increase in flea infestations.