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infection

[in-fek-shuhn] / ɪnˈfɛk ʃən /


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Instead of protecting against infection, these vaccines train the immune system to fight tumors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because mpox is a viral infection, the solution isn’t as simple as taking antibiotics to treat it.

From Barron's

E-noses are being explored for medical diagnoses, such as detecting infections from breath, and for identifying hazardous compounds in environments.

From The Wall Street Journal

All have been hospitalised, with four confirmed as meningitis B infections.

From BBC

In an outbreak, the priority is to stop more people catching the infection and getting sick.

From BBC