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saliva

[suh-lahy-vuh] / səˈlaɪ və /


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Ebola spreads through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person, including blood, vomit, diarrhoea, saliva, urine, semen and sweat.

From BBC • May 30, 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

In the U.S., hantavirus cases occur year-round and are transmitted via the urine, feces and saliva of wild rodents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Most hantavirus infections occur when people are exposed to contaminated droppings, urine or saliva of infected rodents.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

All the saliva dried up in my mouth.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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