infected

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But equipment to isolate and treat those infected by Ebola, which is transmitted through close contact, only began arriving in Rwampara on Monday, several days after the outbreak was declared.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

An American national, Dr Peter Stafford, is among the infected after he tested positive while working at Nyakunde Hospital in Ituri.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Ebola spreads through contact with blood or bodily fluids from an infected person.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The rare respiratory disease, for which there is no cure, typically spreads through the urine, feces and saliva of infected rodents.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

She closed her eyes and crossed her fingers, then asked aloud whether the wound was infected.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover