exacerbation

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"When an animal has become sick from an infection their immune system is compromised which increases the risk of further disease exacerbation from other infectious agents that may have once been subclinical," Mishin explained.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

The BBC has also learned of concerns about two studies that looked at the ability of another dopamine agonist drug - Rotigotine - to tackle such exacerbation of health conditions.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

“A recent investigation establishes a connection between climate change and the exacerbation of certain neurological disorders,” Ehsanifar said.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

Indoor mold exposure has also been linked with the development and exacerbation of asthma in children and can trigger asthma symptoms in adults.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

By this arbitrary division of the twenty-four hours Billroth desired to take into consideration the daily exacerbation in connection with the usual daily irritation of the wound, the bandaging, and other manipulations.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various