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1. (n.) trench fever
a recurrent fever and pain in the muscles and joints caused by a rickettsia transmitted by the body louse.
Etymology: (1915–20)
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1. (noun) trench fever
marked by pain in muscles and joints and transmitted by lice
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1. trench fever
An intermittent fever characterized by intervals of chills, fever, and splenomegaly each of which may last as long as 40 hours. It is caused by BARTONELLA QUINTANA and transmitted by the human louse.
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