Typhus
all about it in " Letters from Rifka"
Cough cough
Cough cough. You don't feel so good. You have a headache and rashes everywhere. What is it? It's typhus! What is typhus? Read more to find out.
All about it
Typhus is a series of similar diseases caused by many kinds of bacteria. It can be passed on with rats, fleas, and ticks. If not cured, you can get very, very sick. Some people have died because of typhus. Here are some photos.
The bacteria
The rickettsiae bacteria are one of the many bacteria that cause typhus. It causes many other sicknesses, like headaches and sore throats. Even though they look like blueberries with red sprinkles. The bacteria is very effective.
The symptoms
The symptoms of typhus are headaches, belly aches, and rashes everywhere. And boy, do they itch! If you see any rashes, get some ointment and call a doctor, because you have typhus!!
DEATH!!!!
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