👉 Typhus, also known as "pneumonia" or "whitby fever," is a severe bacterial infection that affects the central nervous system. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and occurs primarily in children and young adults who are at risk of developing opportunistic infections such as pneumonia. Symptoms include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, malaise, and headache. Treatment typically includes antibiotics to combat the infection, which can take
