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typhus in Malay

tifus

/ˈtaɪfəs/

typhus in Malay: tifus. In English, typhus means any of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.

Malay words for typhus

disease
tifus

English meaning of typhus

  1. noun Any of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.

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Questions about typhus in Malay

What is the meaning of typhus in Malay?
Typhus in Malay is tifus.
Apakah maksud typhus dalam bahasa Melayu?
Typhus: tifus.
What does typhus mean in English?
Typhus means any of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.

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