Mite or Lice-Spread Infection Aka Ship Fever

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from World of Sounds, Group 1355, Puzzle 3 (Toilet Flush).

Question is: Mite or Lice-Spread Infection Aka Ship Fever

and the answer is: 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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