infectious
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Genetic analyses indicate the older infections were linked to a tundra variant, while today's outbreak is associated with a more infectious strain of European origin.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
These included initiatives addressing pandemic preparedness and outbreak response, health security, and infectious disease treatment.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
One such device is the Cube, a transparent "self-contained treatment unit for highly infectious diseases" that allows a patient to receive medical treatment without direct contact from medical staff.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
She has become more infectious the more I play her.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
This is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases that could kill other primates, including humans.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
Vocabulary lists containing infectious
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act V
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An American Plague
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