infection
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A post mortem examination found Lois died from a sudden and severe lack of oxygen to her vital organs, likely caused by breathing in her first stool, and the onset of bacterial infection.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The WHO believes the first infection occurred before the start of the expedition, followed by transmission between humans on board the vessel.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
"Strict infection control measures" like use of PPE will be in place, and apply to all medical teams, drivers and other staff at the site, the NHS spoksperson added.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Nurses and physicians trained in infection control staff the quarantine center.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Lister concluded that carbolic acid was the best at preventing infection.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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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