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typhoid vs typhus
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| typhoidnoun/ˈtaɪ.fɔɪd/ | Meaning a serious infectious disease caused by bacteria in dirty food or water, with high fever and stomach pain | Goes with typhoid fever | Example Travelers to some regions are advised to get a typhoid vaccine before they leave. |
| typhusnoun/ˈtaɪ.fəs/ | Meaning a serious disease spread by lice that causes fever, a rash and weakness | Goes with — | Example Typhus spread quickly through the crowded camp during the war. |
Which word fits?
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Several children in the village suffer from .