infect

Example Sentences

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Scientists have revealed how viruses that infect bacteria shut down MurJ, a protein essential for building the bacterial cell wall.

From Science Daily

Papa said, “I think the best thing to do right now is to get something on those monkey bites. They could get infected.”

From Literature

I broke the thread off quickly and jumped away from the wheel, like somehow I had infected it with my curse.

From Literature

An attack would disrupt oil markets and infect the stock and options markets.

From Barron's

While it is typically found among dogs, it can also infect big cats - often fatally.

From BBC