infection
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In the known cases of human-to-human hantavirus transmission, the only rodent involved is the one that caused the first infection.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The cause of the infection - either certain bacteria or viruses - can be determined by tests.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Luckily, her voice sounded fine during Friday's dress rehearsal; and the singer gave us an insight into the lyrics behind her song, My System, which literally talks about catching an infection… of emotion.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
"So that makes it a very serious infection and that's why we need ongoing research to look for new treatments and vaccines."
From BBC • May 14, 2026
They looked almost green with infection, and Seven tried hard not to gag from the smell that had overtaken the valley as they transformed.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
Vocabulary lists containing infection
“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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Life Science: Human Systems
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National Nurses Week: Medical Branches and Conditions
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