infected
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Researchers therefore suspect that some of these prehistoric outbreaks may have begun when the disease passed directly from infected marmots into humans.
From Science Daily β Sep. 15, 2026
A disaster management agency official said over the weekend that 12 people had been infected with the disease after consuming dead wildlife in the Munyamadzi River area.
From BBC β Sep. 14, 2026
Despite facing notable challenges and coming of age in a culture infected by “big woe,” or an onslaught of despairing information, Moore believes there is still reason for young people to be optimistic.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 8, 2026
Park officials did not respond to questions on when the bat was determined to be infected.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 4, 2026
But she stayed put, her heart thudding, and went on gazing out into the night as if the stranger's stillness had infected her.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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