untreated
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However, if left untreated, it can become far more serious if the bacteria spreads to the organs, bloodstream or bones.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Over time, untreated sleep apnea raises the risk of serious health problems, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026
If untreated, acromegaly can lead to serious health problems and shorten life expectancy by about 10 years.
From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026
The burst sent some 240 million gallons of untreated waste from toilets and sinks into the Potomac.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
I learned later that Dr. Luce had emphasized the medical risk in letting my condition go untreated.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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