What is another word for typhoid bacillus?
Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ɪfɔ͡ɪd bˈasɪləs] (IPA) 
The term "typhoid bacillus" is commonly used to refer to the bacterium Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi, which is responsible for the infectious disease known as typhoid fever. However, there are several other synonyms for this bacterium that are used in scientific literature, including Salmonella typhi, Bacillus typhosus, and Eberthella typhi. Additionally, the use of molecular techniques has allowed for further classification and identification of specific strains of S. Typhi, leading to the development of newer synonyms such as Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhi. Regardless of the terminology used, proper diagnosis and treatment of typhoid fever remain crucial for the prevention and management of this potentially life-threatening disease.
