Typhus has been in existence for a long time. It is considered to be one of the deadliest diseases. There is no vaccine available for this disease yet. However improved hygiene practices effective insecticides and antibiotics can prevent the condition. In this article we have discussed everything about this deadly disease. History of typhus outbreak: In 1489 during the Spanish army siege of Granada the outbreak of typhus was initially recorded. It was during the early 20th century a French bacteriologist Charles Nicolle noticed hot water shower have a possible impact on the typhus affected population. What is typhus? Typhus