tsutsugamushi

IPA(Pronunciation)

uncountable

A form of typhus caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi and transmitted by chiggers.

Japanese Meaning

ツツガムシ病

The hiker fell ill with tsutsugamushi after brushing against tall grass that harbored chiggers.

そのハイカーは、ツツガムシが生息する背の高い草に触れた後、ツツガムシ病にかかって体調を崩した。

Sense（1）

A form of typhus caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi and transmitted by chiggers.