Infectious Fever Spread by Ticks and Fleas

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Greece, Group 661, Puzzle 4 (Athens Acropolis).

Question

Infectious Fever Spread by Ticks and Fleas

Answer

TYPHUS

Word Meaning:

TYPHUS — (pathology) 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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