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Typhus is a name given to several similar diseases caused by Rickettsiae bacteria. It comes from the Greek typhos, meaning smoky or hazy, describing the state of mind of those affected with typhus. Symptoms common to all forms of typhus are a fever which may reach 39°C (102°F) and a headache. In tropical countries, typhus is often mistaken for dengue.
