1. an infectious disease similar to typhoid fever but usually milder, caused by bacteria of the genus Salmonella
Usage: medical

1. relating to or resembling typhoid fever but caused by different bacteria
Usage: medical

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with paratyphoid after returning from his trip abroad.
• Paratyphoid symptoms include fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
• The outbreak was traced to paratyphoid bacteria in contaminated water.
• Paratyphoid fever is less severe than typhoid but still requires treatment.
• The doctor ordered tests to distinguish between typhoid and paratyphoid infections.
• Vaccination can help prevent both typhoid and paratyphoid diseases.