infection
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It affects a person years after a measles infection, often starting with mobility issues and progressing to paralysis.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
A GP suspected a urine infection, but within days she became confused and "behaved really strangely", according to Jane, 40.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Researchers led by Flinders University, working with international collaborators, have uncovered how a rare blood clotting condition can develop after certain COVID19 adenovirus-based vaccines or even after a natural adenovirus infection.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
By most accounts, the HIV drug lenacapavir is so effective in preventing infection and treating HIV-positive patients that it could revolutionize the fight against AIDS.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
They dressed the wound with sheep fat and traditional herbs, which were supposed to kill infection and make the wound heal.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
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“About Edward Jenner” from the Jenner Institute
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