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
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
West Nile virus survives in nature in several types of birds and is transmitted to humans by the bites of mosquitoes that feed on infected birds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
“I’m new,” I said, and you could tell by the sound of my voice that her happiness had not infected me.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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