tífusz
Tífusz is a term that historically referred to a group of severe febrile illnesses characterized by stupor or delirium. While the name tífusz has been used broadly, it most commonly denotes typhus fever, a bacterial disease transmitted by lice or fleas. Typhus fever is caused by Rickettsia bacteria, specifically Rickettsia prowazekii for epidemic typhus and Rickettsia typhi for murine typhus.
Epidemic typhus is spread by the human body louse and often occurs in conditions of overcrowding and
Historically, tífusz was a significant cause of mortality in many parts of the world. Diagnosis involves clinical