infected
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Humans in close contact with infected wildlife, such as wildlife carers and veterinarians, can contract H5N1.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
People can catch it by eating contaminated food that has not been cooked properly, or cross contamination after mixing raw and cooked food in the kitchen or coming into contact with infected animals.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Fifty-five people have been infected with E. coli or salmonella in connection with the outbreak, the health agency said, including two people who contracted both pathogens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
West Nile virus survives in nature in several types of birds and is transmitted to humans by the bites of mosquitoes that feed on infected birds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Nana laughed, a bright, joyous sound that infected anyone listening.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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