infected
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More than 50 people have been infected in connection with the outbreak, public- health officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Humans in close contact with infected wildlife, such as wildlife carers and veterinarians, can contract H5N1.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
However, around one in five people who are infected develop a fever and moderate symptoms such as body aches, vomiting and diarrhea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
These usually develop between 12 and 72 hours after becoming infected.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Hunger, exhaustion, malaria, an infected leg, and now his heart were giving him trouble.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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