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infection

[in-fek-shuhn] / ɪnˈfɛk ʃən /


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One silver linings of the 2014 Ebola epidemic was that it accelerated vaccine development, resulting in the Ervebo vaccine, which is 97.5% effective at preventing infection and has been used to contain subsequent outbreaks.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

For its part, the European Commission in Brussels insisted that the risk of infection in the EU was "very low" and that "there is no indication" that Europeans should take specific measures.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The report noted that cooling towers can spread Legionella bacteria over a wide area, with people living within 0.6 miles from a tower at highest risk of infection.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

An infection with Bundibugyo virus can occur when someone comes in contact with infected bats or primates, according to the WHO.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

Lister warned that these practices allowed bacteria to enter the body and cause infection.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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