infected
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The epidemic, which has hit the conflict-hit east and northeast of the country, has caused 3,007 deaths and infected 6,186 people, the Congolese National Institute of Public Health said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
It was reported in July that the outbreak involved four infected workers.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
More than 50 people have been infected in connection with the outbreak, public- health officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Scavenger animals such as possums, red foxes and crows can be exposed to the virus while devouring the carcasses of infected birds.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
Unlike Civil War surgeons who used antiseptic chemicals after a wound became infected, Lister's goal was to kill microbes in wounds before they caused an infection.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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