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infected







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poisoned
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Those who have been immunized, or have been previously infected, are probably protected against infection “but should still monitor for symptoms,” the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

"That immunity does not extend to other strains of the virus. That means someone infected by one strain of the virus could still get dengue again if infected by a mosquito carrying another strain."

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Many of these symptoms are similar to those seen in infected humans.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

Centers for Disease Control reported more than 400 people infected with Cyclospora across Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

The splinter in Zeitoun’s foot was now infected.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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