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Typhoid

usgb/ˈtaɪfɔɪd/Volume
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The term 'typhoid' was more common when outbreaks were frequent, often in history contexts. SlideThe typhoid epidemic of 1906 claimed many lives.
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'Typhoid' implies a serious health condition, signaling the need for medical attention. SlideAfter drinking the contaminated water, she developed typhoid.
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Don't confuse 'typhoid' with common colds or flu; it's much more severe. SlideDespite having a fever, it was not typhoid, just the flu.