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infection

[in-fek-shuhn] / ɪnˈfɛk ʃən /


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And tests to determine whether somebody has the infection do not appear to work well.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

In other words, cruise ships almost definitely pose a high risk for infection, but it’s hard to assess exactly what that risk looks like in practice.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

"Given the uncertainties and severity of the illness,  there is concern about the scale of  transmission in affected communities," the WHO said Friday as it prepared to airlift five tonnes of material including infection prevention gear from Kinshasa.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

One study using advanced metabolic testing found that root canal therapy not only cleared the infection but was also associated with better blood sugar control and lower levels of inflammatory markers.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

By then, Garfield had already undergone surgeries to deal with the raging infection in his body.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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