infected

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The rare respiratory disease, for which there is no cure, typically spreads through the urine, feces and saliva of infected rodents.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

An American national, Dr Peter Stafford, is among the infected after he tested positive while working at Nyakunde Hospital in Ituri.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Bundibugyo has only caused two previous outbreaks, when it killed about a third of those infected.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Ebola, a viral disease with no known cure, spreads when someone comes into contact with blood or body fluids from an infected person.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“I’m new,” I said, and you could tell by the sound of my voice that her happiness had not infected me.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan