infected
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Ebola spreads through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person who has developed symptoms, or through contaminated materials.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
First, though plague is usually fatal without treatment, we have very effective antibiotics, which can also be taken prophylactically by people who came in contact with someone infected.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
The Ebola virus spreads through contact with infected bodily fluids such as blood or vomit.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Exposure can occur any time saliva or tissue from the infected animal enters the body, such as through a bite or a scratch, or contact with a wound or the mouth, nose or eyes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Bliss’s infected finger became so swollen and sore that he had to keep his arm in a sling.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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