# typhoid

/ˈtaɪfɔɪd/ (US) · /tˈaɪfɔɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/typhoid
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a serious illness that causes a high fever, stomach pain, and sometimes a rash. It is usually spread through food or water that is not clean.

For teachers: a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi, typically transmitted through contaminated food or water. It is characterized by high fever, headache, and systemic inflammation.

## Examples

- The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the typhoid.
- Travelers to developing countries are often advised to get a typhoid vaccine before visiting to avoid drinking tap water.
- Public health officials traced the typhoid outbreak to a single contaminated well in the village, leading to a massive sanitation campaign to prevent further spread.

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