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infectious

[in-fek-shuhs] / ɪnˈfɛk ʃəs /


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These included initiatives addressing pandemic preparedness and outbreak response, health security, and infectious disease treatment.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

This points to methionine as a possible tool for infectious diseases and inflammatory conditions, especially in people with kidney disease, kidney failure, or those undergoing dialysis.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

His Gates Foundation, one of the largest in the world, with an $89 billion endowment, has paved the way on global health and development efforts, including in the fight against childhood mortality and infectious diseases.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

But the energy of the production is infectious.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

You’d think Rae Chin was some infectious disease, based on the epidemic curiosity about her.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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