infected
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Researchers therefore suspect that some of these prehistoric outbreaks may have begun when the disease passed directly from infected marmots into humans.
From Science Daily β Sep. 15, 2026
Of those, 65 were domestically acquired, meaning infected people became ill either in the state or after traveling within the United States.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 12, 2026
Despite facing notable challenges and coming of age in a culture infected by “big woe,” or an onslaught of despairing information, Moore believes there is still reason for young people to be optimistic.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 8, 2026
The epidemic, which has hit the conflict-hit east and northeast of the country, has caused 3,007 deaths and infected 6,186 people, the Congolese National Institute of Public Health said.
From Barron's β Sep. 2, 2026
This was an angry, glowering red, the color of an infected wound.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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