infection
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A 21-year-old university student, whose name was not made public, and sixth form pupil Juliette Kenny both died after contracting the infection - many others received in-patient hospital care.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Researchers led by Flinders University, working with international collaborators, have uncovered how a rare blood clotting condition can develop after certain COVID19 adenovirus-based vaccines or even after a natural adenovirus infection.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
Endemicity is when an infection is constantly present, like the common cold.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
The Los Angeles County medical examiner said the cause of death stemmed from the combined effects of physical exertion, environmental heat exposure, blunt trauma and COVID-19 infection.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
I talked and he listened, drawing the shame from me like a healer draws infection from a wound.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
Vocabulary lists containing infection
“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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Life Science: Human Systems
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