Word: scrubtyphus
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...Scrubtyphus, about as serious as louse-borne typhus, is spread by small mites, often present in tall grass. It is fought by burning the suspected area, impregnating clothing with insect powder, keeping skin covered. The Army is working on a vaccine...
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