infected
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Neighbouring Uganda recorded 20 people infected, almost all of whom had travelled from the neighbouring DRC, and two deaths, before being declared Ebola-free in August.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
One important mechanism involves causing infected cells to die in a controlled, localized area, helping prevent the pathogen from spreading farther through the plant.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
Ebola spreads through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person who has developed symptoms, or through contaminated materials.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Cold computer speak has infected everyone like a virus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
During the run Brian lost twelve pounds, mostly in fluids, though he drank river water constantly to make up for it, and his hands became infected from bacteria in the water.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
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